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Say When Cup Aid Prevents Overfilling

A electric device that can be attached to any cup to produce an audible alert when the cup is filled with fluid. Great for people with visual impairments that are uncertain when their cups are filled and/or spill by adding too much to their drink.

Advantages

  • greater independence with drinking and/or meal preparation
  • auditory alerts provided to people with poor vision to decrease risk of spilling by adding too much fluid to their drink

Disadvantages

  • batteries are small and difficult to replace for people with difficulty with fine motor tasks
  • battery powered and need occasional replacement