Request a device · e-NABLE Web Central

1 Who is the device for?

First name of the person who will use the device

Their age

2 About the hand or arm

Which side?

Left
Right
Both

Which best describes the limb?

Some fingers are missing, the palm is there
Fingers and part of the palm are missing
The hand is missing at the wrist
The arm ends below the elbow
The arm ends above the elbow
Something else (weak grip, or a tool for one activity)

Can the wrist bend up and down? (optional)

Yes
No
Not sure

Can the elbow bend easily? (optional)

Yes
No
Not sure

What would they like to be able to do? (optional)

Tell us about them (optional)

3 Sizing photos

Photos help volunteers understand what's needed and make a device that fits. Take them from directly above, with the hands or arms flat on a table:

Put a ruler or tape measure right next to the hand or arm.

Show both sides: the affected hand or arm and the other one.

Take one with the palm down and one with the palm up.

Leave faces out of the pictures.

Watch a short video on taking sizing photos

Sizing photos

Photograph both hands or arms, flat on a table, from above, next to a ruler or tape measure. One photo is enough to get started; three or four is ideal. Please avoid showing faces.

4 The device

Based on your answers, we've marked a suggestion. If you're not sure, leave it: your volunteer will help you choose. See the devices.

What kind of device are you hoping for? (optional)

I'm not sure: suggest one from my answers above
Hand (wrist-powered)
For missing fingers when the palm is there and the wrist can bend.
Arm (elbow-powered, below the elbow)
For a missing hand or forearm when the elbow can bend.
Finger
For one or a few missing fingers or finger segments.
Arm (above the elbow)
For limb differences above the elbow. Designs here are still experimental.
Activity tool or other assistive device
A device for a specific activity (cycling, music, sports, eating) or another need.

Is there a particular design you'd like? (optional)

Colors or themes they'd love (optional)

Are they working with a doctor or therapist? (optional)

We'd like to meet a volunteer in person if possible

5 About you

We'll create a free account so you can follow progress and message your volunteer.

Your first name

Your last name

Email address

Password

At least 8 characters.

Phone (optional)

Shared only with the volunteer or family you're matched with.

Preferred language (optional)

The website and our emails to you will use this language.

Where are you?

So we can find volunteers near you. Only your city and region are shown to volunteers until one takes your request.

Country

City

State / province / region (optional)

Postal / ZIP code (optional)

6 Sharing

May e-NABLE share photos of the finished device?

Yes, photos and our story can be shared
Yes, but no faces or names
No, keep everything private

I understand that e-NABLE devices are free, made by volunteers in their spare time, and are not medical devices. I'll meet a volunteer only in a public place or at home with family present.