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Tips from Kalle

Kalle lives in an apartment and is studying part time. He was injured in 2001 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). He has personal assistance 24 hours a day, 4 hours a day he has two persons assisting him.

Extra sip/puff control for computer

Double sip/puff controls help a person without arm or hand function to play computer games [..]

Extra sip/puff control for computer
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Controlling the computer with WiVIK and head mouse

Using WiVIK and a head mouse a person without arm and hand function can type on the computer [..]

Controlling the computer with WiVIK and head mouse
Author Kalle2007 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Joystick to control computer

Custom-designed joystick to control computer games with chin [..]

Joystick to control computer
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Microphone to control computer

The microphone is an alternative method for controlling a computer for persons who do not have arm or hand function to play computer games [..]

Microphone to control computer
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Reflectors for controlling head mouse

Reflectors from Panduro Hobby are less expensive and better for controlling the head mouse than the accompanying reflectors [..]

Reflectors for controlling head mouse
Author Kalle2007 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Camera tripod as joystick holder for controlling computer

Camera tripod works well as a joystick holder for persons who control the joystick with their chin [..]

Camera tripod as joystick holder for controlling computer
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Joybox to control computer

Joybox is a keyboard input device suitable for persons without arm or hand function who want to play computer games [..]

Joybox to control computer
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Control of computer without arm/hand function

Custom modifications make it possible for persons without function in their arms and hands to play computer games [..]

Control of computer without arm/hand function
Author Kalle2007 Categories Games, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Dining table

Adjustable legs make it possible to adapt the height of the dining table to the individual – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Dining table
Author Kalle2007 Categories Dining room, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Heating fan

Freestanding heating fan is a good source of supplemental heating for persons who easily become cold [..]

Heating fan
Author Kalle2007 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Alarm for people with disabilities

A baby monitor is a good assistive device for calling the assistant – suitable for persons with compromised arm and hand function [..]

Alarm for people with disabilities
Author Kalle2007 Categories Communication with personal assistants, Use of alarmTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Computer desk

An adjustable height computer desk is suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Computer desk
Author Kalle2007 Categories Furniture, Study/office, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Headset for sip/puff controls

Headset for sip/puff controls to control computer that works well [..]

Headset for sip/puff controls
Author Kalle2007 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)
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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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