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Tips from Irene

Irene lives together with her husband in a house in the countryside. She is retired. She was injured in 1995 and has a low paraplegia. She does not have any assistance.

Hand shower

Hand shower by the toilet – practical for people with disabilities [..]

Hand shower
Author Irene2010 Categories Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Rubbish cabinet on wheels

Storage unit on casters with rubbish sorting that fits under adjustable-height counter in adapted kitchen [..]

Rubbish cabinet on wheels
Author Irene2010 Categories Furniture, KitchenTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Combined wall-mounted counter and drying rack

Simple space-saving counter and drying rack in accessible laundry room [..]

Combined wall-mounted counter and drying rack
Author Irene2010 Categories Care of clothingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Vacuum cleaner with nozzle appropriate for all floor types

Vacuum cleaner with lightweight nozzle and long cord – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Vacuum cleaner with nozzle appropriate for all floor types
Author Irene2010 Categories CleaningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Securing the wheelchair during transfers

A chain to attach the wheelchair to the bed frame makes transfers safer [..]

Securing the wheelchair during transfers
Author Irene2010 Categories Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Hand wash in handbag

– reduces risk of infection – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Hand wash in handbag
Author Irene2010 Categories Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing urinary infections, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Go-cart with electric motor to trim flower beds

– facilitates gardening for wheelchair users [..]

Go-cart with electric motor to trim flower beds
Author Irene2010 Categories Garden, GardeningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Pool lift for outdoor pool

Stationary custom-designed pool lift makes it possible for people with disabilities to get in and out of a pool [..]

Pool lift for outdoor pool
Author Irene2010 Categories Swimming, Training, Transfers with lifting devicesTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Outdoor electric winch for transfers

An electric winch makes it possible to transfer between wheelchair and riding lawnmower, etc – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Outdoor electric winch for transfers
Author Irene2010 Categories Transfers with lifting devices, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Riding lawnmower

– a lawnmower for large hilly gardens – works for persons with impaired function in the legs [..]

Riding lawnmower
Author Irene2010 Categories Garden, GardeningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Winter walks with wheelchair

Plastic skis under the wheelchair make it possible for wheelchair users to take walks in winter [..]

Winter walks with wheelchair
Author Irene2010 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Walking, Winter sportsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Irene2010 Categories Cleaning, Picking up/taking down, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Clothesline outdoors

Clothesline on the balcony – practical for wheelchair users [..]

Clothesline outdoors
Author Irene2010 Categories Balcony, Care of clothingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adapted sink cabinet

Simple adapted sink cabinet – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted sink cabinet
Author Irene2010 Categories Bathroom, Body care, FurnitureTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Outdoor lift

Outdoor lift – a simple way to get to a garden on a slope [..]

Outdoor lift
Author Irene2010 Categories Elevators and liftsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Outdoor pool with lift

– suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Outdoor pool with lift
Author Irene2010 Categories Swimming, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adapted single-family home in the country

Wheelchair accessible home with large lot [..]

Adapted single-family home in the country
Author Irene2010 Categories Communication

Washing machine on pedestal

Elevated washing machine makes it easier for wheelchair users to do laundry [..]

Washing machine on pedestal
Author Irene2010 Categories Appliances, Care of clothing, Laundry, StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)
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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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