Ease of Use Certification Program
The Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use Certified® program designates products and packages that have been independently tested and proven easy to use for people living with arthritis and chronic pain, and in general for everyone.
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Test
A product or package can go through ease of use evaluation in prototype stage or once the design is complete. The Arthritis Foundation will help determine the most efficient path into the process.2
Results
Testing through both lab and human factor analysis with report and a pass or fail result.3
Certification
If the result is a PASS, you are eligible to license the Ease of Use seal. If the result is FAIL, the report will include design suggestions.A Competitive Edge in Adaptability
For the 60 million Americans living with arthritis, and the millions more experiencing chronic pain, standard packaging and products often fall short. Tasks like opening a jar, pressing a button, or twisting a cap can range from frustrating to impossible.
The 2024 Arthritis Foundation Ease of Study found 90% of consumers often need help opening packaging, and 70% with arthritis struggle with products that require twisting or gripping.
This is more than a usability issue, it’s a market opportunity.
Globally, 1 in 5 people lives with chronic pain. As the arthritis population alone is projected to grow 41% by 2030, designing with accessibility in mind is no longer a niche consideration—it’s a critical differentiator.
When ease of use is built into packaging and product design:
• Customer satisfaction and loyalty increase
• Purchase intent rises
• Brands earn trust and stand apart
The Ease of Use certification helps you validate your design choices through consumer-based testing and real-world functionality.
Learn more about differentiating your brand with the Ease of Use seal.
About the Ease of Use Program
Our Certification Process
Each certified product has been thoughtfully designed by a brand that keeps arthritis and chronic pain at the forefront of meeting consumer needs. The Arthritis Foundation is proud to partner with these companies as they lead in innovative, easy to use designs.
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Ease of Use Design Guides
The Arthritis Foundation Ease of Use program inspires accessible design. The first two Ease of Use design guides, created in partnership with Target, offer critical resources for engineers and designers in the requirements definition and design development stage.
I trust all products labeled Ease of Use. I have several favorites that I use daily.
Ashley, Rheumatoid Arthritis patient
Categories
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Health and Wellness
From joint protection accessories to easy-open bottle caps, these Ease of Use-certified products may offer what you need to reduce arthritis pain.
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Home and Hobbies
If you are looking for a product that can make it easier to garden, tackle a project or move about your home, check out these Ease of Use certified products.
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Workplace
Work more comfortably with greater flexibility and less strain and pain. Explore this category of Ease of Use Certified products that can help you power through your workday.
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