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
Accessible boat dock at vacation home
Hinged floating dock - suitable for wheelchair users 24 October, 2008
Camping for wheelchair users
Camping is not impossible for people with disabilities 8 March, 2016
Pronation aid
- a simple assistive device to hold the hand with the palm facing downwards (pronated) 11 March, 2016
- a solution when there are no ramps. 2015
A service dog can provide everyday help to wheelchair users by carrying, fetching, or holding objects. 2010
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2012
Adapted motorboat that can be steered by people who use an electric wheelchair and have impaired hand function. 2012
- suitable for wheelchair users. 2011
A customized design that enables someone with extensive disabilities to play with his cat. 2015
A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands. 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 wheelchair that works on sand and in water. 2015
- suitable for parents of young children who use wheelchairs. 2013
Modification for accelerator and brake as well as for control of the steering wheel - make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to drive. 2011
- suitable for people with impaired hand function. 2015
