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Tips from Anonym 1

The person lives together with his wife and an child in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 1975 and has a high tetraplegia (C5). Through hand surgery his grip function improved in both hands. He has personal assistance 7 hours a day.

Electric nail file

Electric nail file with good grip – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Electric nail file
Author Anonym 12016 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic parking disc

Smart parking disc that automatically shows the time you parked – suitable for people with impaired hand function and/or impaired reach [..]

Automatic parking disc
Author Anonym 12016 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Scissors with table support

A stable scissors suitable for people with disabilities with impaired hand function [..]

Scissors with table support
Author Anonym 12015 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects, Handling packagingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Apple peeler

A practical machine that peels, slices and cores apples simultaneously – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Apple peeler
Author Anonym 12015 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Smartphone handle and stand

Easy adaptation that serves as a handle and stand for the phone for people with impaired hand function [..]

Smartphone handle and stand
Author Anonym 12015 Categories Picking up/taking down, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick

– enable people with impaired hand function to hold a popsicle stick [..]

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick
Author Anonym 12013 Categories Eating, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Infrared heating

– a good way to quickly increase heat, for example, in the bathroom or the workplace – suitable for people who easily freeze [..]

Infrared heating
Author Anonym 12013 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Attractive tea mug with double wall glass

Tea mug with insulated double wall glass – suitable for people with impaired grip and loss of sensation [..]

Attractive tea mug with double wall glass
Author Anonym 12011 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Data tools that enable more keystrokes

– assistive device for people with impaired hand function [..]

Data tools that enable more keystrokes
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Controlling the computer with head mouse and external mouse click

Computer assistive device for people with impaired hand function who type with a head mouse and manage the mouse contact with an external control switch [..]

Controlling the computer with head mouse and external mouse click
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

On-screen keyboard

Downloadable on-screen keyboard that works in many different languages – suitable for people with extensive disabilities [..]

On-screen keyboard
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

StickyKeys, a setting in Windows

– a setting for people who cannot press two or more keys simultaneously [..]

StickyKeys, a setting in Windows
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hand rub dispenser with sensor

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Hand rub dispenser with sensor
Author Anonym 12010 Categories Body care, Preventing urinary infections, Preventing/treating colds, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

China mug with thermal insulation

Easy-grip mug with rubber ring that insulates – suitable for persons with loss of sensation [..]

China mug with thermal insulation
Author Anonym 12008 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function and who find it difficult to bend over to reach the floor [..]

Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor
Author Anonym 12007 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sleeve protector for wheelchair users

Protects shirts and sweaters when manually driving the wheelchair [..]

Sleeve protector for wheelchair users
Author Anonym 12006 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen

Refrigerator and freezer with large handles at the right height for wheelchair users [..]

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Author Anonym 12006 Categories Work, employment, occupationTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Attaching sheets

Garters prevent sheets from slipping off – appropriate for persons who use electric beds [..]

Attaching sheets
Author Anonym 12006 Categories Work, employment, occupationTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Kitchen cabinet in accessible kitchen

The tall cabinets contain many shelves (the lower ones) that are accessible for wheelchair users [..]

Kitchen cabinet in accessible kitchen
Author Anonym 12006 Categories Work, employment, occupationTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Specially designed workstation

This customized desk is the product of a workplace accessibility project [..]

Specially designed workstation
Author Anonym 12006 Categories WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Air-to-air heat pump maintains even temperature

Since persons with high spinal cord injuries frequently do not tolerate excessively high or low temperatures it is important to maintain a constant temperature indoors [..]

Air-to-air heat pump maintains even temperature
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Heating/cooling, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users

Chaps-style trousers that can be put on without having to move from the wheelchair [..]

Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Motion detector as switch for light

Replace difficult to reach switch with motion detector [..]

Motion detector as switch for light
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Thermal mug

Thermal mug with large handle suitable for persons with impaired grip and loss of sensation. [..]

Thermal mug
Author Anonym 12005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Counter cabinet with drawers

Easy sliding drawers at the right height are conveniently accessible and appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Counter cabinet with drawers
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized jeans

Customized jeans make it possible for persons with impaired hand function to independently drain urine bag [..]

Customized jeans
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Dressing, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Toothpaste tube with large flip-top lid

Flip-top lid makes it easier for persons with impaired dexterity to open toothpaste tube [..]

Toothpaste tube with large flip-top lid
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized accessible kitchen

Several people can work simultaneously in this kitchen, both wheelchair users and ambulatory persons [..]

Customized accessible kitchen
Author Anonym 12005 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cordless razor with large button

Razor with large button appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Cordless razor with large button
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pullout spray faucet in accessible kitchen

Pullout spray faucet makes kitchen work easier for persons with impaired hand or arm function [..]

Pullout spray faucet in accessible kitchen
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Kitchen, Water- and gas-tapsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
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