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
Automatic soap pump with sensor
- suitable for people with impaired hand function 13 November, 2015
Magnetic grip
Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves - suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions 20 June, 2019
Flush toilet using a string
With the help of a simple string a person with impaired hand function can easily flush the toilet 13 November, 2015
Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog
A service dog can provide everyday help to wheelchair users by carrying, fetching, or holding objects 7 July, 2010
A stable scissors suitable for people with disabilities with impaired hand function. 2015
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2012
- made it possible for a wheelchair user to return to work. 2011
A wheelchair that works on sand and in water. 2015
An ordinary elastic baby sling works well for a person sitting in a wheelchair. 2015
Hinged floating dock - suitable for wheelchair users. 2008
- convert wheelchair into a hand/arm bike. 2017
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
Shoelace with magnet makes it easier to put shoes on and take them off – suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2017
A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities. 2017
- a simple assistive device to hold the hand with the palm facing downwards (pronated). 2016
- suitable for wheelchair users. 2011
