13 Amazon Prime Day Deals on Products That Help People With a Disability, Chronic Illness or Mental Health Condition
Editor's Note
We hope the products below, all recommended by our Mighty community members, help you or a loved one in your health journeys. Just so you know, The Mighty may collect a share of sales from the Amazon links on this page. Prices and product availability are accurate as of publication.
If you’ve checked out The Mighty before, you’ve probably read at least one of The Mighty’s product lists. For each list, we poll you, the community, to find out what makes your like a little bit easier while living with a chronic illness, disability or mental health condition, whether it’s pocket products, things you need on your nightstand or gadgets to make your life easier and more accessible.
This year for Amazon Prime Day — a two-day event July 15 and 16 — we wanted round up a list of deals you can cash in on specifically if you live with a disability or health condition. Though Amazon hasn’t released all of its deals yet — rumored to include more than 1 million items — it might be a great time to get a good deal on that Roomba, new set of headphones or foam mattress topper you’ve had an eye on.
We took a look at an early sneak preview of Prime Day deals to bring you a list of 13 products that will be on sale and have helped others in The Mighty’s disability, chronic illness and mental health communities.
Here are the community recommendations that will be on sale:
1. Amazon Echo
Amazon’s version of a smart speaker, the Echo (and its voice-activated assistant Alexa) allow you to do just about anything you could do with a smartphone by using your voice. Echo can do everything from play music or audio books, make phone calls or turn on the lights or air conditioning by speaking to the Echo so your home is more accessible.
The Deals:
- Get the Echo for $49.99 (a savings of $50)
- Get the Echo Show for $159.99 (a savings of $70)
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2. Kindle E-Reader
Carry around as many books as you want with the Kindle e-reader tablet. It’s easy to add ebooks, especially ones you can borrow for free from the library. It’s easy to store the Kindle your nightstand or carry around in a backpack and you can also download games and other apps.
The Deals:
- Grab a Fire tablet from $29.99 to $99.99 (save up to $120)
- Get a Kindle Paperwhite with $5 e-book credit and three months free Kindle Unlimited starting at $84.99
- Find a Kindle with $5 e-book credit and three months free Kindle Unlimited for $59.99
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3. Ring Smart Doorbell
A smart doorbell you can control remotely can make your home more accessible. For Prime Day, the Ring brand video doorbell will be on sale, which lets you see and hear who is at the door and speak with them directly from a phone, tablet or computer.
The Deal:
- Get a Ring Video Doorbell for $69.99 (save $30)
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4. Headphones
Headphones can serve a lot of purposes, like block out sounds if you’re sensitive to noise, plug in to your favorite music if you need a distraction or amplify your devices if you’re hard of hearing. While Amazon didn’t say what headphones would be on sale yet, some brands, including Beats, Sennheiser and Bose, are included in early deals.
The Deal:
- Look for up to 40% off other “top brand” headphones
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5. Under Armour Clothing
Under Armour clothing can help with regulating your temperature or provide compression, which may be helpful if you experience temperature sensitivities or joint issues because of a chronic illness or disability. Amazon hasn’t revealed which items will be on sale specifically, so you’ll have to keep your eyes open during the sale.
The Deal:
- Get up to 40% off Under Armour clothing, shoes and accessories
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6. Adidas Clothing and Shoes
Finding comfortable and practical clothing when you live with a disability or chronic condition can be difficult. It just so happens Adidas brand clothing and shoes are recommended often by The Mighty community. Amazon didn’t announce specifics, but according to early announcements, you can expect deals on Adidas clothing, shoes and other accessories.
The Deal:
- Save up to 30% off Adidas brand clothing, shoes and accessories
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7. Roomba Vacuum
Keeping on top of chores can be near impossible sometimes if you struggle with a mental health condition like depression or chronic fatigue because of another health condition. If you can splurge, an automatic vacuum cleaner like the Roomba can make your space cleaner with less effort.
The Deal:
- Amazon hasn’t announced exact iRobot Roomba vacuum sales, so keep your eye on the listings
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8. Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Trying to get a good night sleep with chronic pain isn’t easy, so sometimes adding a memory foam mattress topper to your bed can add extra comfort. This Prime Day, Linenspa brand mattress toppers will be on sale, but there aren’t any details yet. Plus, several mattress brands will also be on sale if you want to replace your mattress completely.
The Deals:
- Linenspa mattress toppers will be on sale
- Mattress brands, including Classic Brands and Ashley, will be up to 30% off
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9. Levoit Air Purifier
If you’re sensitive to allergens in your home, from dust to pet dander, an air purifier may make your space a little more breathable. Levoit purifiers include a pre-filter, HEPA filter and activated carbon filter. Amazon hasn’t released details, but Levoit brand air purifiers will be included in Prime Day deals.
The Deal:
- Details aren’t yet available, but you can expect deals on Levoit air purifiers
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10. Gatorade
Especially if you live with a dysautonomic condition like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) that can cause light-headedness, faintness and shaking, keeping electrolyte-replenishing drinks on hand may be part of your standard routine. For Prime Day, Amazon is discounting Gatorade products, with more details to come.
The Deal:
- Get up to 35% off on Gatorade products, specific details to be announced
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11. Lavazza Coffee
Sometimes when you’re having a down mental health day, warming up with a cup of coffee might be just what you need. Whether for yourself or as a gift to a loved one, Lavazza brand coffee gives you a new set of flavors to try out. Specific product discounts haven’t been announced yet for Prime Day.
The Deal:
- Save 30% on Lavazza brand coffee
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12. Crayola Art Supplies
Crayola’s coloring and art products, from crayons and colored pencils to paints and coloring books, provide a lot of options when you’re looking for a new self-care tool or an educational and fun gift for kids with disabilities. Specific Prime Day deals aren’t available yet, so keep your eyes open if you want to stock up on art supplies.
The Deal:
- Pick up Crayola art supplies and products for up to 40% off
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14. BarkBox Subscription
Whether you need a gift for your service dog, would like dog toys and treats delivered straight to your home or you want interactive fun for self-care time with your pup, BarkBox may be for you. Amazon hasn’t given away much, but BarkBox will offer an exclusive throwback-theme box for Prime Day. Typically you can choose a subscription from one month to a year, but the details of this deal remain to be seen.
The Deal:
- Order the exclusive Prime Day throwback-themed BarkBox for 30% off
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Amazon Prime Day deals begin July 15 at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET and will run for 48 hours.
Renée Fabian was the features editor at The Mighty. She has also written for The Washington Post, VICE, Healthline, Talkspace, The Fix, The Establishment, The Culture Trip, and GRAMMY.com, among others. Renée was named a 2019 AHCJ Comparative Effectiveness Research fellow, a 2020 USC Center for Health Journalism California fellow, and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. You can follow her on Twitter @ryfabian.
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