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Tips from Max

Max is studying. He lives by himself in an apartment. In 2002 he was injured and has a high tetraplegia (C5 incomplete with remaining sensitivity). He has personal assistance 13 hours a day.

Smart shoelaces

Shoelace with magnet makes it easier to put shoes on and take them off – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Smart shoelaces
Author Max2017 Categories DressingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified car

– facilitates transfers between wheelchair and driver’s seat [..]

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified car
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lift for modified van

– facilitates transfer to and from the car for people with disabilities [..]

Lift for modified van
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified steering wheel

– enables people with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified steering wheel
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accelerator and brake in modified car

Mechanical modification that enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Accelerator and brake in modified car
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified Chrysler minivan

– enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified Chrysler minivan
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wall-mounted shower stool with armrest

Stable wall-mounted shower stool for easy transfers with sliding board [..]

Wall-mounted shower stool with armrest
Author Max2008 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen

Refrigerator and freezer with large easy-grip handles – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Author Max2007 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Waste-sorting cabinet

Practical waste-sorting cabinet that opens automatically [..]

Waste-sorting cabinet
Author Max2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transporting objects

Trays make it easy for wheelchair users to transport objects [..]

Transporting  objects
Author Max2007 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Draining hot water from pot

Cooking pasta without assistance – technique for a person with compromised function and strength in arms and hands [..]

Draining hot water from pot
Author Max2007 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cooktop with knee space underneath

Touch panel on cooktop – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Cooktop with knee space underneath
Author Max2007 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Kitchen utensils

Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen utensils
Author Max2007 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Guitar Hero – video game controlled with guitar

Video game provides good hand training [..]

Guitar Hero – video game controlled with guitar
Author Max2007 Categories Music, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Elevator in multilevel apartment

Installing an elevator makes both floors of a multilevel apartment accessible for wheelchair users [..]

Elevator in multilevel apartment
Author Max2007 Categories Elevators and liftsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible balcony

Balcony without threshold facilitates passage for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible balcony
Author Max2007 Categories BalconyTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed multilevel apartment

Open, light custom-designed multilevel apartment for wheelchair user [..]

Author Max2007 Categories CommunicationTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified exercise bike

A quiet exercise bike modified into an arm cycle – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Modified exercise bike
Author Max2007 Categories TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Exercise gloves

Exercise gloves make it possible to keep a steady grip on exercise equipment for persons with compromised or no dexterity [..]

Exercise gloves
Author Max2007 Categories TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible entrance

An aluminum frame and a platform elevator make an apartment building from the turn of the last century accessible for wheelchair users. [..]

Accessible entrance
Author Max2007 Categories Elevators and lifts, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage of household utensils and food

Easy to see and easily accessible kitchen drawer – appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Storage of household utensils and food
Author Max2007 Categories Kitchen, Preparing meals, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Counter without lower cabinet in accessible kitchen

Fixed counter without lower cabinet – appropriate in a kitchen used only by a wheelchair user [..]

Counter without lower cabinet in accessible kitchen
Author Max2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dishwasher in accessible kitchen

For persons who cannot reach far it is important that the dishwasher baskets are designed so that all kinds of dishes can be placed toward the front of the baskets [..]

Dishwasher in accessible kitchen
Author Max2007 Categories Appliances, Dish washing, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Washbasin in adapted bathroom

Built-in washbasin with easily accessible low bathroom cabinets – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Washbasin in adapted bathroom
Author Max2007 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Elevated toilet seat

An elevated toilet seat makes it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the toilet. [..]

Elevated toilet seat
Author Max2007 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed kitchen

Custom-designed kitchen for a person who uses a wheelchair [..]

Custom-designed kitchen
Author Max2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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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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