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
Adapted excavator
- made it possible for a wheelchair user to return to work 8 September, 2011
Cleaning wheelchair tires
Aluminum structure enables an individual who drives an electric wheelchair to clean the tires independently 7 May, 2015
Long elastic baby sling for parents of young children
An ordinary elastic baby sling works well for a person sitting in a wheelchair 30 October, 2015
Beach Wheelchair
A wheelchair that works on sand and in water 3 September, 2015
Technology to take off an outer jacket - suitable for a person with severe disabilities. 2014
A stable scissors suitable for people with disabilities with impaired hand function. 2015
- a technique for people with tetraplegia. 2012
A customized design that enables someone with extensive disabilities to play with his cat. 2015
A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities. 2017
- suitable for parents of young children who use wheelchairs. 2013
- a simple assistive device to hold the hand with the palm facing downwards (pronated). 2016
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
Lift that enables transfer to horse - opportunity for wheelchair users. 2013
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2012
- suitable for parents of young children with disabilities. 2011
Shoelace with magnet makes it easier to put shoes on and take them off – suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2017
