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Tips from Lars

Lars lives togeher with his wife in a house in the countryside. He is working part time. Since 1967 he has a high paraplegia. He does not need any assistance.

Wooden deck

Spacious wooden deck outside single-family home – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Wooden deck
Author Lars2006 Categories Porch/gardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible garden

Architect-designed wheelchair accessible garden with raised beds at various heights [..]

Accessible garden
Author Lars2006 Categories Garden, Porch/gardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Raised garden beds

Easily accessible raised garden beds for wheelchair users [..]

Raised garden beds
Author Lars2006 Categories Garden, Porch/gardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Paths

Stone-dust paths in wheelchair accessible garden [..]

Paths
Author Lars2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Porch/gardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Irrigation of raised beds

Drip and sweat hoses – simple way for wheelchair users to water the garden [..]

Irrigation of raised beds
Author Lars2006 Categories Garden, Porch/gardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible chicken house

Modifications enable wheelchair user to take care of chickens [..]

Accessible chicken house
Author Lars2006 Categories Garden, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Long-handled garden pruner

Long-handled garden pruner – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Long-handled garden pruner
Author Lars2006 Categories GardenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Flower pot on legs

Raised flower pot on casters – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Flower pot on legs
Author Lars2006 Categories Balcony, Porch/garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted house

Wheelchair accessible single-story house with garden [..]

Adapted house
Author Lars2006 Categories Communication

Accessible bathroom with aquarium

Being able to look at fish and listen to music passes the time in the bathroom [..]

Accessible bathroom with aquarium
Author Lars2006 Categories Bathroom, Body care, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Faucet for sink

Faucet swings to side to allow user to wash hair [..]

Faucet for sink
Author Lars2006 Categories Water- and gas-tapsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Entrance to house with simple door closer

Wheelchair users can close outward-opening doors by using a simple home-made door closer [..]

Entrance to house with simple door closer
Author Lars2006 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Workroom

Simple and convenient workplace – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Workroom
Author Lars2006 Categories Study/office, WorkplaceTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Fluid bag as portable shower

Used as to wash genitals when traveling [..]

Fluid bag as portable shower
Author Lars2006 Categories Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Tow line

Tow line for wheelchair users during walks in the woods [..]

Tow line
Author Lars2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, WalkingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wheelchair gloves

Work gloves suitable as wheelchair gloves for persons with good hand function [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Lars2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Socks with loose elastic

Socks suitable for persons who easily get swollen legs [..]

Socks with loose elastic
Author Lars2006 Categories DressingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Container gardening

Wooden containers make gardening easier for wheelchair users [..]

Container gardening
Author Lars2006 Categories Porch/garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Traveling in Spain

Detailed accessibility guide for Castilla la Mancha in Spain [..]

Traveling in Spain
Author Lars2006 Categories Housing on tripsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Folding raised toilet seat

Folding raised toilet seat used as toilet chair while traveling [..]

Folding raised toilet seat
Author Lars2006 Categories Self care on trips, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Handle on door as door closer

A handle on the door makes it possible for a wheelchair user to close the door after entering or leaving room [..]

Handle on door as door closer
Author Lars2006 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)
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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)
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