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Tips from Martin

Martin lives together with his wife in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 2000 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). He has personal assistance 24 hours a day.

Bestic flatware

A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands [..]

Bestic flatware
Author Martin2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

My Spoon eating aid

– an electronic aid that enables people without arm and hand function to eat by themselves [..]

My Spoon eating aid
Author Martin2012 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Folding floor lift

Folding lift that can be transported in 3 bags [..]

Folding floor lift
Author Martin2007 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Automatic door opener

Automatic door opener suitable for persons who drive a wheelchair [..]

Automatic door opener
Author Martin2006 Categories Door openerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Window opener

Remote control electric window opener [..]

Window opener
Author Martin2006 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ceiling lift

Discreet ceiling lift with attractive design [..]

Ceiling lift
Author Martin2006 Categories Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bus system for electrical installations

The bus system makes it possible to control all electrical functions in the house from one transmitter; suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Bus system for electrical installations
Author Martin2006 Categories Door opener, Opening/closing, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Adapted bathroom

Spacious bathroom adapted for a wheelchair user without any arm or hand function [..]

Adapted bathroom
Author Martin2006 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Hygienic chair

Shower and hygienic chair with customized armrest, suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Hygienic chair
Author Martin2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Entrance telephone

Entrance telephone makes it possible to speak with someone standing outside the door and enables to open and lock the door from the bed [..]

Entrance telephone
Author Martin2006 Categories Door opener, House telephone, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Spacious light bedroom

Spacious light bedroom – suitable for persons with disabilities who need to spend much of their time in bed [..]

Spacious light bedroom
Author Martin2006 Categories BedroomTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Pressure relieving mattress

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention with quiet motor – suitable for persons with ulcer problems [..]

Pressure relieving mattress
Author Martin2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Well-planned wood terrace

Large easily accessible wood terrace that makes it possible for a wheelchair user to easily spend time outdoors on a sloping lot [..]

Well-planned wood terrace
Author Martin2006 Categories Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Closet with sliding doors

Large closet in bedroom with sliding doors and easy-to-see interior [..]

Closet with sliding doors
Author Martin2006 Categories Furniture, StorageTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Storage room

Practical storage adjacent to bedroom – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Storage room
Author Martin2006 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Workroom with computer workstation

Workroom with computer workstation for a person who controls the computer with a head mouse [..]

Workroom with computer workstation
Author Martin2006 Categories Study/office, Use of computer, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Use of computer with head mouse in bed

Custom-made laptop table for use in bed – highly appreciated assistive device for persons who control the computer with a head mouse [..]

Use of computer with head mouse in bed
Author Martin2006 Categories Use of computer, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Spacious kitchen

Spacious kitchen in accessible house [..]

Spacious kitchen
Author Martin2006 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Spacious living room

Spacious living room with glass walls on two sides – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Spacious living room
Author Martin2006 Categories Heating/cooling, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Living roomTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Natural garden

Accessible natural garden [..]

Natural garden
Author Martin2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Accessible house

Well-planned house – suitable for a person with disabilities who has a family and assistants [..]

Accessible house
Author Martin2006 Categories Room for assistentsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shaft elevator in accessible house

Shaft elevator in 2-storey house – suitable assistive device for wheelchair users [..]

Shaft elevator in accessible house
Author Martin2006 Categories Elevators and liftsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Room for assistants

A separate room for assistants improves privacy for the user and the assistants [..]

Room for assistants
Author Martin2006 Categories Communication with personal assistants, Room for assistents, Use of alarmTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Accessible sauna

Large sauna planned for electric wheelchair access [..]

Accessible sauna
Author Martin2006 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, SaunaTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

House entrance

Entrance to adapted house [..]

House entrance
Author Martin2006 Categories Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Entrance on lower floor

Entrance designed to rinse off dirty wheelchair wheels [..]

Entrance on lower floor
Author Martin2006 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Guest bathroom with accessible shower stall

Shower stall with folding walls, without plinth [..]

Guest bathroom with accessible shower stall
Author Martin2006 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Outdoor furniture

Outdoor furniture suitable for persons who use electric wheelchair [..]

Outdoor furniture
Author Martin2006 Categories Furniture, Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Telephone for persons without arm/hand function

Telephone does not work satisfactorily for persons without arm/hand function [..]

Telephone for persons without arm/hand function
Author Martin2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower chair while traveling

Small folding travel shower chair on casters – large and tall people do not sit well on it [..]

Shower chair while traveling
Author Martin2006 Categories Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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