An important assistive device for a person with a high spinal cord injury that can be used in many different situations [..]
Tips from Anders
Anders lives together with his partner in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 1989 and has a high spinal cord injury (C4-5). He has personal assistance.
Path between garage and house in accessible housing
Short dry path between house and garage – important for persons who use electric wheelchairs and who drive cars [..]
Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube
By attaching the urine tube to a holder and modifying the valve a person with highly impaired hand function can drain the bladder without assistance [..]
Open and close terrace door in adapted house
A simple modification enables a person with a high spinal cord injury to open and close a sliding door without assistance [..]
Writing with mouth
Writing with the mouth – an option for people who do not have any arm/hand function [..]
Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan
Wheelchair attachment for persons who drive while sitting in an electric wheelchair [..]
Gearbox in adapted automatic car
Shifting the car’s gears with a mouth stick – a solution for drivers with high spinal cord injuries [..]
Miniature wheel in adapted minivan
Miniature wheel with attachment for arm and hand – a solution for driving for persons with high spinal cord injury [..]
Environmental control system on bed
An environmental control system that can be operated from the bed is suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries [..]
Fabric bag for control units
Convenient storage for remote control units, always accessible, suitable for persons with disabilities [..]
Paper storage in workroom
Paper and documents stored in drawers are convenient and easy to see – suitable for persons with limited reach [..]
Universal holder on wrist bandage
Holder for flatware and typing sticks sewn onto wrist bandage, suitable for persons without wrist function or finger dexterity [..]
Typing and telephone stick
A stick inserted into the universal holder enables a person without dexterity to punch in a phone number and type on a computer [..]
Placement of computer in adapted workplace
Being able to see the back of the computer makes it easier for people with disabilities to work. It is easier to explain to others how to change cables, etc. [..]
Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub
By opening up the wall above the bathroom door Anders can transfer from the bed directly to the bathtub using a ceiling lift [..]
Workplace at home
Workplace for a person with high spinal cord injury allows user to work from home [..]
Glassed-in terrace
Spacious terrace in wheelchair accessible house [..]
Customized modified kitchen
A kitchen designed for a person with a high spinal cord injury [..]
Bathroom in wheelchair accessible single-story home
Bathroom with ceiling lift and whirlpool tub [..]
Controlling computer with head mouse
Suspending a headset from the ceiling makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to put it on [..]
Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair
Binoculars on a stand work well for persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]
Attachment on wheelchair
A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]
Adaptation of joystick on electric wheelchair
A cradle makes it possible for a person without dexterity to control an electric wheelchair with a joystick [..]
Holder for electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrush in holder enables a person with impaired hand function to brush teeth without assistance [..]
Modified kitchen table
A round table with a pedestal leg in the middle can be suitable for wheelchair users [..]
Adapted eating utensils
Adapted eating utensils make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to eat without assistance [..]
Drinking water directly from the faucet
A method for persons with high spinal cord injury to drink water [..]
Control for TV, stereo, etc
Remote controls with foam rubber and writing stick make it possible for persons with impaired hand function to use TV, stereo, etc [..]
Adapted minivan
Minivan – modified for a person with high spinal cord injury [..]
Accelerator and brake controls in adapted minivan
A person with a high spinal cord injury can operate adapted accelerator and brake controls by fixing his or her hand in place [..]
