Conny uses a trailer for his power wheelchair and assistive devices when traveling in his jeep
Tips from Conny
Conny lives in a house together with his daughters. He is working part time. In 1994 he was injured and he has a high lesion (C4). He has personal assistance 24 hours a day, 3,5 hours a day he has two persons assisting him.
“Snus” tool
With a “prismaster” tool the assistant does not have to handle the “snus” smokeless tobacco when helping someone who is unable to take snus unassisted.
Battery-operated electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrush facilitates dental care for persons who cannot hold a toothbrush unassisted.
Rain poncho for bicyclists
A rain poncho for bicyclists works as rain gear for wheelchair users.
Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users
Chaps are easy to put on and take off while sitting in a wheelchair.
Bag on wheelchair
A practical bag for wheelchair users. The user can keep an eye on the bag at the same time that it keeps the user’s feet in place.
Sitting in jeep at motocross
For people who do not have arm and/or hand function and cannot keep their balance an extra seatbelt and a strap around the hands help them to maintain a stable seated position.
Computer workstation
A computer workstation for persons who use their head to control the computer.
Custom modification to control computer with head mouse
The reflector that controls the head mouse is glued to a small clothes pin
Portable ramp
A portable ramp in the car helps deal with the occasional step with the wheelchair.
Bicycle holder for manual wheelchair
A bicycle holder mounted on a tow hook can be used for a manual wheelchair
Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor
Hanging the compressor on a string can reduce vibrations.
Keys on string A method to always have keys along
No more dropping and looking for keys with the key ring on a string
Shower chair with customized armrest
Appropriate for persons who do not have arm or hand function.
Mobile lift
Mobile lift Liko Golvo has an electric adjustable frame for easy transfers to a couch.
Ceiling fan
The ceiling fan helps when it gets too hot in the summer; appropriate for persons who have problems with temperature regulation.
Spray bottle with pump
A water spray bottle works well for cooling off on hot days.
Wheat cushion provides extra heat
Wheat cushion appropriate for persons who freeze easily.
Tire puncture repair kit or solid tires to prevent puncture
The tire puncture repair kit makes it possible to quickly repair punctured wheelchair tires.
Bathing while traveling
You can leave the shower chair at home and wash with a sponge in bed.
Holder for mobile phone and cordless home phone
With a holder for the mobile phone and a stick the user can operate the telephone with his mouth.
