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
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
Removing an outer jacket
Technology to take off an outer jacket - suitable for a person with severe disabilities 23 May, 2014
Mobile toilet
A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities 27 September, 2017
Magnetic grip
Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves - suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions 20 June, 2019
- made it possible for a wheelchair user to return to work. 2011
- a technique for people with tetraplegia. 2012
A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands. 2015
An ordinary elastic baby sling works well for a person sitting in a wheelchair. 2015
Lift that enables transfer to horse - opportunity for wheelchair users. 2013
- convert wheelchair into a hand/arm bike. 2017
- a solution when there are no ramps. 2015
A wheelchair that works on sand and in water. 2015
Easy adaptation that serves as a handle and stand for the phone for people with impaired hand function. 2015
- suitable for parents of young children with disabilities. 2011
A customized design that enables someone with extensive disabilities to play with his cat. 2015
- team sport for people with tetraplegia. 2013
- suitable for parents of young children who use wheelchairs. 2013
