Thousands of tips from more than 100 people with spinal cord injuries for assistive devices, adaptations and individually designed solutions.
Where to get the devices and who paid might not be relevant for people outside of Sweden.
Spinalistips is run by Spinalis Foundation. It was started with support from the Swedish Inheritance Fund (Allmänna Arvsfonden). The English translation was sponsored by Promobilia Foundation. Spinalistips is now maintained by the Spinalis Foundation. The database is regularly updated. Spinalis Foundation is not responsible for the tips.
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Examples of tips
Data tools that enable more keystrokes
- assistive device for people with impaired hand function 16 February, 2011
Cat toy that is controlled using the mouth
A customized design that enables someone with extensive disabilities to play with his cat 7 May, 2015
Beach Wheelchair
A wheelchair that works on sand and in water 3 September, 2015
Smart shoelaces
Shoelace with magnet makes it easier to put shoes on and take them off – suitable for people with impaired hand function 8 August, 2017
- a solution when there are no ramps. 2015
Easy adaptation that serves as a handle and stand for the phone for people with impaired hand function. 2015
A stable scissors suitable for people with disabilities with impaired hand function. 2015
Lift that enables transfer to horse - opportunity for wheelchair users. 2013
Hinged floating dock - suitable for wheelchair users. 2008
- suitable for parents of young children who use wheelchairs. 2013
A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands. 2015
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2012
- a technique for people with tetraplegia. 2012
A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities. 2017
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2015
An ordinary elastic baby sling works well for a person sitting in a wheelchair. 2015
- suitable for wheelchair users. 2011
