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Tips and tricks from people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).

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Tips from Gordon

Gordon wrote the book 'Access Africa: Safaris for People with Limited Mobility (Bradt Travel Guides)'. He was injured in 1998 and has a high tetraplegia (C5-6).

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair

A simple way to be able to pick upp the phone and to attach it to the wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Transporting, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair

Penholder for adapted pen on electrical wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Handwriting/mouthwriting, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair

Thanks to the bottle holder you will always have your water bottle with you – suitable for persons using a wheelchair [..]

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Drinking, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted barbecue tool

Enables persons with impaired hand function to barbecue [..]

Adapted barbecue tool
Author Gordon2008 Categories Outdoor life, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

‘Camelbak’ hydration system

With the ‘camelbak’ water is always accessible when lying in bed – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]

‘Camelbak’ hydration system
Author Gordon2008 Categories Drinking, Preventing urinary infectionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted door for wheelchair users

An extra handle close to the door hinges makes it easier for a person who drives a wheelchair to close a door [..]

Adapted door for wheelchair users
Author Gordon2008 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted bowl for microwave oven

Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it [..]

Adapted bowl for microwave oven
Author Gordon2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified trousers

Zipper with loop on the inseam of the trousers facilitates draining the urine bag – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Modified trousers
Author Gordon2008 Categories Dressing, ToiletingTags 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)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
  • Tip categories
    • Assisting others/childcare
    • Caring for household objects
    • Carrying, moving and handling objects
    • Communication
    • Eating, drinking
    • Economic life
    • Education
    • Household tasks
    • Housing
    • Looking after ones health
    • Mobility
    • Personal assistance
    • Planning activities and tasks
    • Recreation, leisure
    • Self care
    • Travelling
    • Work, employment, occupation
  • Tip authors
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