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Tips from Anders 3

Anders is working part time. He lives together with his wife in an apartment. He was injured in 1971 and has an incomplete tetraplegia. Indoors he is able to walk with a stick, outside he uses scooter. No assistance.

Scooter for travel

Small, convenient electric scooter that can easily be disassembled – suitable for travel

Scooter for travel
Author Anders 32011 Categories Flying, Mobility on trips, Moving around by wheelchairTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Three-wheel electric scooter

– facilitates moving around outdoors for people who have difficulty walking

Three-wheel electric scooter
Author Anders 32011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Folding cane

– easy and convenient to bring along

Folding cane
Author Anders 32011 Categories AmbulationTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car

– suitable for people with disabilities

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car
Author Anders 32011 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of cars, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

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