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Tips from Monica

Monica lives in an apartment and is working part time. She was injured in 1990 and has a tetraplegia (C5). She has personal assistance 13 hours a day and some help at night provided by the local government.

Three-tier serving platter

Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold [..]

Three-tier serving platter
Author Monica2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handle for bottle

Handle to attach to ordinary bottles – aids people who have impaired hand function [..]

Handle for bottle
Author Monica2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tea strainer

Tea strainer, easy to use for people with impaired hand function [..]

Tea strainer
Author Monica2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tray that sits steadily on lap

Tray appropriate for people who sit in a wheelchair [..]

Tray that sits steadily on lap
Author Monica2008 Categories TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cooling and heating vest

Vest with built-in hot or cold pads, suitable for persons with problems regulating body temperature [..]

Cooling and heating vest
Author Monica2006 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cooktop with knee space underneath

Cooktop with room below, appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Cooktop with knee space underneath
Author Monica2005 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair gloves

Individually manufactured gloves for wheelchair driving [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Monica2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tray to hold on lap

Tray suitable for persons using a wheelchair [..]

Tray to hold on lap
Author Monica2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Homemade handle

Homemade handle of cernit clay with and without key ring [..]

Homemade handle
Author Monica2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, Switching on and off, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathroom storage

Practical storage for persons with limited reach or who use a wheelchair [..]

Bathroom storage
Author Monica2005 Categories Bathroom, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

China mug

Easy-grip mug – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

China mug
Author Monica2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Control unit for environmental control system

IR transmitter used to control automatic doors, lift, balcony door, speaker phone, garage and TV [..]

Control unit for environmental control system
Author Monica2005 Categories Door opener, Elevators and lifts, Use of alarmTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic mug

Mug with adapted handle – suitable for persons with loss of sensation or impaired hand function [..]

Plastic mug
Author Monica2005 Categories Drinking, Eating, drinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric bed

Adjustable height bed with back and foot adjustment; suitable for persons who have difficulties moving in bed [..]

Electric bed
Author Monica2005 Categories BedroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet

Closet without plinth and with lowered closet pole, suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Closet
Author Monica2005 Categories Bedroom, DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sink with hand shower

Adjustable angle sink in bathroom with hand shower, suitable for persons with impaired balance and hand function. [..]

Sink with hand shower
Author Monica2005 Categories Body care, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mirror with pull-out wall bracket

Easy-to-use mirror for persons who have impaired hand function [..]

Mirror with pull-out wall bracket
Author Monica2005 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Massage device

For massages, to increase circulation and warm the body [..]

Massage device
Author Monica2005 Categories Body care, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven with side-hinged oven door

Side-hinged oven with easy-grip handle, installed at wheelchair height [..]

Oven with side-hinged oven door
Author Monica2005 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Knife and cheese slicer with adapted handle

Useful tool in kitchen for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Knife and cheese slicer with adapted handle
Author Monica2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pull-out pantry

Easy to reach things and well-arranged. Good choice for wheelchair users. [..]

Pull-out pantry
Author Monica2005 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Single-lever faucet with good ergonomic design

Good sink faucet handle for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Single-lever faucet with good ergonomic design
Author Monica2005 Categories Kitchen, Water- and gas-tapsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible kitchen, electric adjustable height

Adjustable height kitchen interior for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible kitchen, electric adjustable height
Author Monica2005 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Kitchen table

This table has room for one or several persons with wheelchairs [..]

Kitchen table
Author Monica2005 Categories Dining room, Furniture, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp at entrance

Aluminum wheelchair ramp by entrance door [..]

Ramp at entrance
Author Monica2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp to balcony

Aluminum wheelchair ramp to balcony door [..]

Ramp to balcony
Author Monica2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tealight holder

Tealight holder that can easily be moved or placed by a person sitting in a wheelchair who has impaired hand function [..]

Tealight holder
Author Monica2005 Categories Kitchen, Living roomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric heating pad

Electric heating pad, practical for persons who have problems regulating body temperature [..]

Electric heating pad
Author Monica2005 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cap with built-in cooling or heating elements

Custom-designed cap for persons with problems regulating body temperature [..]

Cap with built-in cooling or heating elements
Author Monica2005 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wine and shot glass adapted with handle

Beautiful wine and shot glasses appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Wine and shot glass adapted with handle
Author Monica2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
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  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
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