HANDS FREE RESOURCES
ESFL has built a library of materials, like videos, a resource catalog, and documents to download. We're also creating a Hands Free series of panel discussions about the topics we hear about the most.
Tips, Tricks, and Connections
Our video content ranges from people's personal tips to recordings of events and trainings. Everyone tackles everyday activities a little differently, come check out how Mike packs for travel or Erica scrambles eggs. Highlights include 18 Playlists and we connect you with over 45 Peer Channels of people who are also living without both hands or all four limbs. Don't see something you are interested in? Let us know and we'll direct you. Or, contact us with a suggestion!​
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Download, Print, or Order Our Hands Free Catalog
This catalog is packed with 200 items that add independence and ease to the lives of people living without both hands or all four limbs. Categorized by Activities of Daily Living (ADL), this resource is a great way to learn from people who use these items. Digital version is free to download. Please consider donating to support ongoing catalog updates. What are we missing? Help us improve future versions by adding items to our catalog, complete this form​.
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ORDER PRINTED COPY ($50.00)​
Listen in to Those With Lived Experiences
In 2024, we brought together twelve parents who are living without both hands or more to share their experiences with raising children on Part One: Hands Free Parenting.
In 2025, we held a second roundtable and gathered six parents who are raising (or raised) children living without both hands or more called Growing Up Hands Free.
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Hands Free Parenting: Video and Tip Sheet
Growing Up Hands Free: Video and Tip Sheet
Helpful One Pager with Links
If you are living without both hands or more, Enhancing Skills for Life has created a one page clickable guide to help get you started with all of our available resources. Please share with others, we want to make sure people who need this information are able to acces it. Chances are likely that neither they nor their family know about ESFL and all of the resourcses, events and connections we offer.
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Profiles, Resources, and Fun
​As a way to keep our community connected, we email friendly newsletters packed full of helpful information, event updates, community profiles and more. Much of it stays relevant, so browsing our archives is a great way to learn more about ESFL and explore all of the various resources or programs we have offered over the years.
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Browse Our Archives​​​​​
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Published Study
Authored by Harold H. Sears, PhD, Kim Doolan, BS, and Denise D. Keenan, OTR, this survey of 28 people with bilateral upper limb absence offers data about device types and function. Respondents also offered suggestions for improvement. Get details directly from Harold Sears on this AAOP podcast.​
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Tips and Clinical Insight
David Rotter, CPO, is an experienced prosthetist specializing in upper limb and multi limb fittings. This downloadable Quick Guide summarizes his straightforward tips for the fitting process for someone living without both hands or all four limbs.​
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Watch the full presentation on YouTube along with Q&A from the live audience.
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Navigating Insurance Coverage
To help those entering or dealing with the complexity of obtaining coverage for prosthetic devices, attorney Scott Zweigel, husband to a quadruple amputee sepsis survivor, put together eight tips focused on illuminating the process. He shares his helpful advice so others don't have to start from scratch.
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Please share this helpful resources with others who may benefit from this helpful advice.
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Revisit or Get Introduced to our Workshops
REVISIT PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
Skills for Life highlight videos are available on our ESFL YouTube Channel, see what all the fun is about. Video of workshops #2, 4 and 5 may be available for purchase by clicking here to email your request. Our Virtual SFL 5 1/2 Workshop recording is also available as a private YouTube link. Over 1.5 days, various members of the ESFL community with differing levels of limb difference demonstrated how they preapre meals, eat, get dressed, shower, toilet, and handle personal grooming.​
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A quick, convenient overivew to share
One of our goals is to make sure no one ever feels alone and that anyone who would benefit, knows about Enhancing Skills for Life. Please share this brochure with friends, family, and healthcare professionals. Please spread the word and share the resource with healthcare professionals, family members, those with limb difference, etc. It is designed to be printed and folded in thirds, not to view on screen.
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Start Talking
Social media is a ubiquitous way to connect, and we use the most frequently visited channels to share content and build connections for the ESFL community. Please make sure to follow, share and join in the conversation at any of the links below!
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We also offer a private Facebook group with a heavily vetted and managed membership. Please contact us for an invitation or for more information about the private group.
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