These products for accessible living were presented during a webinar for the National Ataxia Foundation on July 8, 2026. Their community voted on the themes and chose to hear about products that are “easy on the wallet” and that help greater accessibility in the bathroom. Day Undefined shares real reviews by real people with lived experience
Thanks for attending our webinar for the National Ataxia Foundation. You voted for products that are ‘easy on the wallet’ and that ‘get real about bathroom access’. We hope that you find one or more of these products as useful as we do.
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Bad bathroom situations made better
Toilet safety frame (Drive Medical)
Takeaway: Greater safety without permanent installation at an affordable price. Sturdy and comfortable hand grips. Can be set up quickly. This might not be the right solution for mobility device users who are transferring, since the armrests could be in the way. There are many models of toilet safety frames, including ones where the arm can lift up or down, so it’s important to carefully consider what will work for you your specific needs.
Buy a similar toilet safety frame by Vive
Watch a video review of the toilet safety frame
Portable bidet (HappyPo)
Takeaway: A very user-friendly manual bidet option if wiping is difficult or you just prefer a bidet. This is especially useful and portable for travel. Large water container for relatively easy squeezing with good water pressure. Still need to screw off top to put water in.
Watch a video review of the portable bidet
Toilet seat bidet (Tushy)
Takeaways: This bidet can quickly be installed onto your toilet seat for regular and easy use. There are a wide range of prices and features across bidets; we are sharing two of the less expensive models from the highly recommended Tushy brand. Christina found this easy to install, and says that it is easy to use – you just turn a larger knob on the side of the toilet. It was so popular in her house that they put one on their second toilet and gifted one to her in-laws.
Watch a video review of the toilet seat bidet
Portable urinal (Leetye Mei)
Takeaways: It can be super hard to find accessible bathrooms, and even if you do, there might be reasons why you can’t transfer. Liam finds this portable urinal (or “pee bottle”) easy to carry around and likes that it doesn’t look like a “urinal.” It makes peeing easier when out and around the town rather than transferring to a toilet. He took off the top of the urinal because he doesn’t normally close it and it was getting in the way. It can easily be stretched out to increase capacity. This is designed to be unisex but may or may not be as easy for women to use.
Watch a video review of the portable urinal
Incontinence underwear (Neione)
Takeaway: We like to call these “fancy” underwear (Christina’s words!) because they are a nice alternative to pads or disposable diapers that still feel like “normal” underwear. In the past they have been marketed as period underwear but now (and sometimes specifically) they are also about handling incontinence, big and small. Given how many styles, colors, absorption levels and price tags there are for this type of underwear, it can take some research and testing (see Christina’s blog) to find what works for your needs and preferences. We have shared an Amazon brand that has a lower price point but still gets the green light from our team member. One word of caution: most of these still cannot absorb a full bladder, so it might not be the right product if that’s what you are looking to address. At this time, we have also only tested designs marketed to women, but there are also cuts designed specifically for men.
Read our blog on incontinence underwear
Buy the incontinence underwear
Watch a video review of the incontinence underwear
Flexible gooseneck table mirror (Yeake)
Takeaways: So often mirrors are at an inaccessible height for mobility device users. This is a small and affordable mirror that you can set wherever you need it, at the right height for you. Dawn likes the weight of the base; she finds that it is stable without being too heavy. The flexible neck allows it to be adjusted to the right angle, even if you want to put it in your lap! Dawn keeps this by the front door to look at on her way out of the house.
Watch a video review of the mirror
Sonic toothbrush (Quip)
Takeaways: There are SO many models of electric toothbrushes out there ranging from cheap to super expensive. What’s cool about Quip is the battery operated model (no need to charge), the sleek design, and subscription replacement head option. It’s a mid-range toothbrush that gives extra oomph to your brushing but also isn’t the MOST powerful of vibrating toothbrushes. Christina has been using it for years, and recommends it, but toothbrushes are personal so take time to find the one that’s right for you. We especially encourage you to think about: brushing power, charging dock vs. battery operated, ease of on/off button, size of brushing head, how long a charge lasts, size of grip, and cost of both the base model and replacement heads.
Watch a video review of the sonic toothbrush
Other ideas for ease and access in everyday life
Magnetic wireless chargers (WRVVR)
Takeaway: Jessica says that this charger is a game changer! She loves it so much that she bought a second pack so that she can keep chargers in different spots. It is very easy to attach to the back of a phone (but make sure it is compatible with your phone!) and stays in place, even if you use it while charging. Note: it is a USB/USB-C cord and does not come with a wall plug converter.
Watch a video review of the wireless chargers
Bluetooth headset (Leayu)
Takeaways: Liam finds these much easier to use than earbuds. Not only is the physical headset easier to put on and take off, but they only cover one ear so you can still hear sounds from the environment. The mic makes it is easier to be understood on phone calls and in meetings, and there is no cord since they are Bluetooth. It has a long battery life and well, the price definitely beats AirPods.
Watch a video review of the Bluetooth headset
Phone lanyard (Torras)
Takeaways: Liam has tried many phone products and keeps coming back to the lanyard. He likes having his phone in arm’s reach and not worrying about dropping it. He doesn’t need to carry a bag, because he can pay with his phone. Liam’s pro tip: use both attachment tabs to connect the lanyard to the phone to help keep the lanyard extra secure. Liam did need assistance in putting it together because the tabs and the loops are pretty small. Once it was together he did not need any other help.
Watch a video review of the phone lanyard
Pipe clothing rack (Oropy)
Takeaways: Liam did need help installing this, because there are several screws that need to be screwed into the wall. Aesthetically, it might not be everyone’s favorite look, but Liam loves the utility of it. He finds it so nice to be able to set the height so it is easy to roll under and grab stuff from. Please note that the pipe rack reviewed by Liam is no longer available so we have suggested the most similar model we could find. Liam’s super cool shirts and jerseys are not included with your purchase.
Watch a video review of the clothing rack
Curved headbands (Yonoy)
Takeaways: These headbands, which curve up on the sides, are designed to create less pressure on sides of head and to fit well with eyewear. They offer a quick way to style your hair that works when wearing glasses and avoids pressure pain, according to our reviewer.
Watch a video review of the headbands
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