Using a key ring attached to the zipper – technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]
Tips from Kenneth
Kenneth lives in an apartment. Since 2006 he has a high incomplete tetraplegia with strong spasticity. He has personal assistance 130 hours a week.
Removing an outer jacket
Technology to take off an outer jacket – suitable for a person with severe disabilities [..]
Modified bag for valuables
A small modified bag sits on the wheelchair and provides access to important medicines and valuables [..]
Operating a computer
Operating a computer using the wheelchair joystick – an option for people who drive a Permobil [..]
Water bottle with long straw
Water bottle attached to wheelchair [..]
Custom-made mittens
Custom-made mittens make it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to dress and undress independently [..]
Emptying urine bag
A method for people with high tetraplegia to independently empty their urine bag [..]
Custom-made finger sleeves
Writing sleeves facilitate computer use for people with reduced finger function and spasticity [..]
Adjustment of sitting position
– technique to adjust sitting position; a method for people with impaired arm function and good trunk balance [..]
Key ring with “bite tug”
A user with extensive disabilities can use a “bite tug” to help pull up a zipper on a jacket [..]
Putting on specially-sewn mittens independently
– a technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]
Modified transmitter for environmental control system
Self-adhesive 3M Bumpons on the transmitter facilitates control for people with impaired hand function [..]
Modified rod
– enables people with extensive disabilities to pick objects up from the floor [..]
Blanket modified with mitten holder
A blanket sitting on the user’s lap is held in place by a mitten holder [..]
Modified insulin syringe
Simple modification of insulin syringe enables a person with extensive disabilities to give himself his shot [..]
Modified jacket
The modification enables people with high tetraplegia to take off an outdoor jacket by themselves [..]
Click button for computer
External click button makes it easier for people with severe disabilities to operate a computer [..]
