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
Transfer to horse
Lift that enables transfer to horse - opportunity for wheelchair users 8 August, 2013
Easy-to-use eyebrow tweezer
- suitable for people with impaired hand function 21 October, 2012
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
- suitable for parents of young children who use wheelchairs. 2013
Aluminum structure enables an individual who drives an electric wheelchair to clean the tires independently. 2015
- a solution when there are no ramps. 2015
- a simple assistive device to hold the hand with the palm facing downwards (pronated). 2016
A wheelchair that works on sand and in water. 2015
Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves - suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions. 2019
- suitable for parents of young children with disabilities. 2011
With the help of a simple string a person with impaired hand function can easily flush the toilet . 2015
Easy adaptation that serves as a handle and stand for the phone for people with impaired hand function. 2015
A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands. 2015
Camping is not impossible for people with disabilities. 2016
Adapted motorboat that can be steered by people who use an electric wheelchair and have impaired hand function. 2012
- made it possible for a wheelchair user to return to work. 2011
