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
Magnetic grip
Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves - suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions 20 June, 2019
Mobile toilet
A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities 27 September, 2017
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
Handbike Stricker
- convert wheelchair into a hand/arm bike 8 August, 2017- Pronation aid 11 March, 2016
- Camping for wheelchair users 8 March, 2016
- Moving on soft sand 13 November, 2015
- Flush toilet using a string 13 November, 2015
- Automatic soap pump with sensor 13 November, 2015
- Long elastic baby sling for parents of young children 30 October, 2015
- Scissors with table support 23 October, 2015
- Beach Wheelchair 3 September, 2015
- Smartphone handle and stand 21 August, 2015
- Cleaning wheelchair tires 7 May, 2015
- Cat toy that is controlled using the mouth 7 May, 2015
- Bestic flatware 5 March, 2015
- Removing an outer jacket 23 May, 2014
- Harness for child sitting on lap 13 September, 2013
- Transfer to horse 8 August, 2013
- Wheelchair Rugby 8 August, 2013
- Easy-to-use eyebrow tweezer 21 October, 2012
- Motorboat adapted for skipper with extensive disabilities 2 October, 2012
- Picking a baby up from the floor 9 February, 2012
- Control of car 9 December, 2011
- Adapted excavator 8 September, 2011
- Custom-sewn trousers 14 April, 2011
- Data tools that enable more keystrokes 16 February, 2011
- Adjustable-height changing table 3 February, 2011
- Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog 7 July, 2010
- Accessible boat dock at vacation home 24 October, 2008
- Transfer from wheelchair to bed 15 July, 2008
- Camera arm 11 July, 2008
- Dressing: trousers, socks, and shoes 28 May, 2008
- Dog leash with belt 26 March, 2008
- Competition sitski 6 March, 2008
- Musik – slide guitar 13 February, 2008
- Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin 13 February, 2008
- Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube 22 November, 2007
- Wheelchair accessible house 26 September, 2007
- Adapted motorcycle 11 April, 2007
- Riding a Sitski 5 April, 2007
- Control of computer without arm/hand function 4 April, 2007
- Suitcase holder 16 November, 2006
- Holding a child on lap 9 November, 2006
- Transfer from wheelchair to motorboat 17 September, 2006
- Window opener 1 September, 2006
- Accessible house 1 September, 2006
- Accessible garden 14 July, 2006
- Accessible chicken house 14 July, 2006
- Accessible balcony garden 21 June, 2006
- Outdoor clothes dryer 15 June, 2006
- Binoculars with stand 5 April, 2006
- Adapted dosette 5 April, 2006
- Coughing aid 5 April, 2006
- Cooling and heating vest 1 January, 2006
- Shower/toilet on adapted sailboat 3 September, 2005
- Pivoting water faucet with long range 3 September, 2005
- Accessible kitchen on summer home veranda 3 September, 2005
- Ramp on dock for motorboat 3 September, 2005
- Tire puncture repair kit or solid tires to prevent puncture 17 August, 2005
- Picking up small objects from the floor 14 July, 2005
- Single-lever faucet with good ergonomic design 7 July, 2005
- Cap with built-in cooling or heating elements 7 July, 2005
- Wine and shot glass adapted with handle 7 July, 2005
- Picking things up from the floor with a towel 21 April, 2005
- Squeegee, an assistive device for circuit breakers 21 April, 2005
- Key ring in zipper 21 April, 2005
- String to pick binders up from the floor 8 April, 2005
- Children’s chair that opens from the side 7 April, 2005
- Baby carrier for wheelchair-bound parents of small children 7 April, 2005
- Changing a diaper with child sitting on lap 7 April, 2005
