Ragge - Spinalistips

Summer kitchen on wheels

Carefully planned versatile indoor/outdoor summer kitchen used for transporting, cooking, barbecuing and smoking food, as well as for a dining table

Modified remote control devices

Modifications enable a user without finger function to grasp controllers and use them

Free phone number information

– service for people with disabilities (in Sweden)

Modified keyboard

Simple keyboard modifications make it easier for people with impaired hand function

Plane trip using electric wheelchair (Permobil)

The control unit of an electric wheelchair is dismounted to protect it during the plane trip

Accessible placement of power switch for desk lamp

– suitable for people with extensive physical disabilities

Bird-feeding station outside the window

– makes it possible to watch birds without having to go outside

Modified security token

Modification of security token simplifies use for people with impaired hand function

Voice-controlled TV

– simplifies life for people with severe disabilities

Long straw

– enables people without function in arms or legs to drink independently

Cat toy that is controlled using the mouth

A customized design that enables someone with extensive disabilities to play with his cat

“Blow bottle” for breathing training at workplace

Easily accessible exercise device to improve lung capacity

Easily accessible computer workstation

Practical furnished computer workstation for people with extensive disabilities

Turning on computer with foot

– an easy way to turn on the computer for people who drive a wheelchair

Cleaning wheelchair tires

Aluminum structure enables an individual who drives an electric wheelchair to clean the tires independently

WiVik On-screen keyboard

WiVik and shortcuts facilitate computer use for people with extensive disabilities

Folding tray

– can replace a table when necessary – suitable for people who use electric wheelchair

Custom-designed carving fork

Fork enables a person without active hand function to turn food in frying pan.

Reminder to take medicine at the right time

Assistive device reminds user to take his medicine on time

Adapted dosette

The dosette is useful for persons with impaired hand function

Adapted eating utensils

Orthosis makes independent eating possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury.

Telephone by night table

With a holder for speaker phone by the bed, the telephone is always accessible for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function.

Adapted joystick for electric wheelchair

A cradle that sits on the electric wheelchair’s joystick makes independent operation possible for a person with impaired hand function

Adapted phone with storage

Voice-controlled portable telephone that works and is always accessible for a person who uses an electric wheelchair and has impaired hand function

Universal rod – use

Custom-designed rod enables persons with compromised arm/hand function to reach, retrieve and handle a number of different objects.

Microwave oven

People without active hand function can independently heat food and prepare coffee in the microwave.

Eat a sandwich without using hands

Plexiglas table on stand enables persons without active hand function to eat food such as a sandwich.

Breakfast cart

Using the breakfast cart the user (who operates a wheelchair and has impaired hand function) can treat his wife to breakfast in bed

Door closer for exterior door

A simple solution to close the door after entering or leaving, suitable for wheelchair users

Mug and mug holder on electric wheelchair

Suitable mug for persons with loss of sensation and compromised arm and/or hand function; the mug is always accessible in a holder on the electric wheelchair

Safety string for wheelchair

Discrete string prevents a person who operates an electric wheelchair and has poor balance from falling forward

Hold and transport a bottle

A small specially designed assistive device for persons without active hand function, which makes it possible to take a bottle out of the cooler and to transport it

Adapted oven thermometer

A key ring is used to adapt an oven thermometer combined with a timer

Customized night table

An all-in-one night table with room for many functions that helps a person with a high injury to stay in touch with and have control over the rest of the world even when in bed

Scale

A suspended scale with a ceiling lift is appropriate for persons who transfer with ceiling lift

Storage for remote control for radio/phone

Remote control units that sit on a firm surface are easier to use for persons with impaired hand function

Mobile assistive device for coughing

An assistive device that provides support for coughing even when traveling – suitable for persons who cannot cough on their own

Cooking, tilting holder for oil/butter

Stand that enables a person with impaired hand function to pour oil, liquid margarine or other liquid into a pan

Remote control for wall radio

The remote control unit for the radio is always accessible from the bed

Onion and vegetable cutter

An assistive device that quickly and easily cuts onions and other vegetables – suitable for persons who lack active hand function

Using dental floss

A person with impaired hand and arm function can use dental floss using only mouth and tongue movements

Kitchen knife with holder

Kitchen knife with orthotic, works well for a person who lacks active hand function

Entrance telephone in night table

The entrance telephone is always accessible when the user is in bed – suitable for persons who cannot transfer from the bed independently

Listen to radio and control bed

Opportunity to listen to radio in bed without disturbing a partner; suitable for persons who have compromised hand/arm function.

Adapted radio

Simple modifications make a transistor radio manageable for a person with impaired hand function

Adaptation for book or magazine

A key ring taped to a book makes it possible for a person with impaired hand function to handle the book

Accessible desk

Desk with double work surface and accessible control panel for electric outlets

Wireless switch

Adapted wireless remote control for switch

Adapted oven handle

Simple adjustment makes it possible for a person with compromised arm and/or hand function to open an oven door

Adapted colon cleansing kit

An adapted colon cleansing kit makes it possible for a person with a spinal cord injury to take care of body functions faster

Read and snack in bed

Combined reading and snack table integrated in a customized night table, suitable for persons with compromised or no arm and/or hand function

Telephone holder on shower chair

Accessible phone even when showering

Customized electric toothbrush

The handle of the electric toothbrush enables a person without active hand function to brush teeth independently.

Coughing aid

Assistive device provides support for coughing; suitable for persons who are unable to cough by themselves

Hair brush on stand

Hair brush on stand – assistive device makes scratching possible for persons without active hand function

Simple mechanical door closer

Simple solution for wheelchair users to close outward-opening doors

Speaker phone on swivel arm

Adapted speaker phone works for a person without active hand function

Rod on stand to barbecue hotdogs

A barbecue fork on a stand enables a person without active hand function to barbecue hotdogs.

Writing stick for computer

Simple mouth stick can be used for pocket calculators and certain computer functions (pressing multiple keys) – suitable for persons without active hand function

Adapted mouse

Simple modifications enable a person with impaired hand function to use a mouse with trackball

Universal rod – description

A specially designed universal rod to retrieve both light and heavy objects – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Leg rest for electric wheelchair

Easily assembled leg rest, used to be able to sleep in electric wheelchair

Stand – the user’s “third hand”

A telescopic slide-out iron rod/stand to which many types of equipment can be attached. This stand enables a user who does not have any active hand function to hold on to various types of equipment.