Kurt might find a version of the old button hook would help him do up the button - catch the hook through the button hole onto the shank of the button, and rotate it until the button hole slips under the button.
I can't ask him as he died recently (in his 90s), but my father in law was born with only one hand, his left. He competed in rugby league and union - not as a disabled athlete, but at a high level - as well as in 10m diving. He also loved carpentry, and fixing cars. The only thing he ever complained about not being able to do was play an instrument.
I'm really surprised that occupational therapy wasn't recommended when Kurt was initially in the hospital since these types of challenges (performing activities one-handed) are exactly what OTs help with.
Kurt might find a version of the old button hook would help him do up the button - catch the hook through the button hole onto the shank of the button, and rotate it until the button hole slips under the button.
I can't ask him as he died recently (in his 90s), but my father in law was born with only one hand, his left. He competed in rugby league and union - not as a disabled athlete, but at a high level - as well as in 10m diving. He also loved carpentry, and fixing cars. The only thing he ever complained about not being able to do was play an instrument.
Best of luck Kurt!
I'm really surprised that occupational therapy wasn't recommended when Kurt was initially in the hospital since these types of challenges (performing activities one-handed) are exactly what OTs help with.