The Ultimate Accessible Bag
Finding a truly accessible bag can be a real challenge. Particularly, in a society where a “man bag” is not widely accepted. In addition to carrying around the staple items, a wallet, keys, a cell phone, a purse, people with disabilities, in general, need to carry around items related to their individual disability.
For instance, I’ll use myself as an example. I carry around car keys, my wallet and my cell phone but, in addition to all the staple items, I also carry around a few things that allow me to keep my independence out and about outside my home. Straws because I’m unable to hold a beverage in my hands while drinking. I also lug around bottle/can opener because I don’t have the manual dexterity to open a bottle or can. Granted I could simply ask for help – but some days I just don’t want to deal with fellow humans.
Now, here comes the $10,000 dollar question! How do I carry around all this stuff?? Hmm, a fanny pack? Yeah no, they are so 1980s and I really have no desire to be THAT guy. I could use a backpack but that seems to be overkill. AHA, I came up with a solution!
I have the honor to announce that I have partnered with Feeldom Life to design the ultimate accessible bag! Not just another wheelchair bag but a bag for all! After several months of working with the designers at Feeldom I am excited to announce the TEKNO PLUS! (Mad scientist voice – IT’S A LIVE!) Available now for pre-order. Details at the end of this article.
The TEKNO PLUS is not just a wheelchair bag. It’s an accessible bag! It can be used as a purse with the included shoulder strap. It’s a bag for all with a universal design! I tried to implement features that would facilitate a wide range of abilities. Here is a run down of features:
- Large zipper pull tabs
- Built in wallet with RFID security
- Cash/coin pocket with a magnetic closer
- Carabiner clip for keys
- Large pocket to carry essentials
- Clips to attach to wheelchair armrest
- Shoulder strap to carry as a purse
The TEKNO PLUS is available now for pre-order with a release date of mid March. The colors available for pre-order are Galaxy Purple and Forest Green and special a Limited Edition Navy Blue w/ Silver Lining Wheelchair Daddy Edition. More colors will be released in the coming weeks!
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