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Tips from Anonym 19

Together with her husband the person livs in a house in the countryside. She is retired. Since 1998 she has a C6 spinal cord injury. She has personal assistance 13 hours a day.

Harness for easy transfers

– makes transfers simple both for the user and the assistant [..]

Harness for easy transfers
Author Anonym 192015 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Threshold ramp

– facilitates moving over thresholds for wheelchair users [..]

Threshold ramp
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp between patio and garden

Ramp to the garden – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Ramp between patio and garden
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Porch/garden, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp to patio

Simple adaptation for a person who drives a wheelchair – makes it possible to move with assistance to and from a patio [..]

Ramp to patio
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Reading table

– facilitates reading books for people with impaired hand function [..]

Reading table
Author Anonym 192011 Categories ReadingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rain cape

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Rain cape
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bag for folding sliding board

Custom-sewn bag for sliding board that can be attached to the wheelchair [..]

Bag for folding sliding board
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Transporting, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Warm blanket for cool evenings

Blanket that’s just the right size – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Warm blanket for cool evenings
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Feet warmer

– easy to put on and take off while sitting – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Feet warmer
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn windbreaker

– functional, good fit – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn windbreaker
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Faux fur cape

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Faux fur cape
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cape with detachable lining

Easy to put on and take off – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Cape with detachable lining
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom sewn functional summer jacket

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom sewn functional summer jacket
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn vest

Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn vest
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn camisole

– good fit for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn camisole
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn trousers

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn trousers
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Blouses and sweaters

– examples of clothing purchased in stores that can be appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Blouses and sweaters
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-sewn blouses

Blouses in simple patterns – appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn blouses
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Table loom

Table loom with custom-designed legs – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Table loom
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Handicraft and sewingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water bottle with crocheted cover

….makes the bottle easy to grip and easy to bring along – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Water bottle with crocheted cover
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Drinking, Training, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Knitted vest tied with woolen band

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Knitted vest tied with woolen band
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Simple mechanical door closer

Simple solution to close an outward opening door from inside – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Simple mechanical door closer
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Skirt as outerwear

Custom-tailored skirt that can easily be put on while sitting – suitable outer garment for people who use wheelchairs [..]

Skirt as outerwear
Author Anonym 192011 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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Kategorier av tips

  • Assisting others/childcare
  • Caring for household objects
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  • Communication
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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)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
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