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Tips from Ragge

Ragge lives together with his wife in a house. He is developing ideas which make everyday life easier for himself and for others. He was injured in 1973 and has a high tetraplegia. He has homehelp 27 hours a week. Passed away 2016.

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 [..]

Summer kitchen on wheels
Author Ragge2015 Categories Garden, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified remote control devices

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

Modified remote control devices
Author Ragge2015 Categories Switching on and off, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Folding tray

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

Folding tray
Author Ragge2015 Categories Eating, Garden, Outdoor lifeTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Turning on computer with foot

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

Turning on computer with foot
Author Ragge2015 Categories Switching on and off, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easily accessible computer workstation

Practical furnished computer workstation for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Easily accessible computer workstation
Author Ragge2015 Categories Study/office, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

“Blow bottle” for breathing training at workplace

Easily accessible exercise device to improve lung capacity [..]

“Blow bottle” for breathing training at workplace
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of breathing aidsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible placement of power switch for desk lamp

– suitable for people with extensive physical disabilities [..]

Accessible placement of power switch for desk lamp
Author Ragge2015 Categories Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

WiVik On-screen keyboard

WiVik and shortcuts facilitate computer use for people with extensive disabilities [..]

WiVik On-screen keyboard
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified keyboard

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

Modified keyboard
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified security token

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

Modified security token
Author Ragge2015 Categories Handling of moneyTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Voice-controlled TV

– simplifies life for people with severe disabilities [..]

Voice-controlled TV
Author Ragge2015 Categories Opening/closing, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Long straw

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

Long straw
Author Ragge2015 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cat toy that is controlled using the mouth

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

Cat toy that is controlled using the mouth
Author Ragge2015 Categories Taking care of animalsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cleaning wheelchair tires

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

Cleaning wheelchair tires
Author Ragge2015 Categories Cleaning, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bird-feeding station outside the window

– makes it possible to watch birds without having to go outside [..]

Bird-feeding station outside the window
Author Ragge2015 Categories Taking care of animalsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plane trip using electric wheelchair (Permobil)

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

Plane trip using electric wheelchair (Permobil)
Author Ragge2015 Categories Flying, FlyingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Free phone number information

– service for people with disabilities (in Sweden) [..]

Free phone number information
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Leg rest for electric wheelchair

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

Leg rest for electric wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories Housing on tripsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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. [..]

Stand – the user’s “third hand”
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Camera on stand

Camera on stand that a person without active hand function can operate [..]

Camera on stand
Author Ragge2006 Categories Photographing/filmingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Binoculars with stand

Binoculars on stand; can be used by persons without active hand function. [..]

Binoculars with stand
Author Ragge2006 Categories Outdoor lifeTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized wheelchair table

Wheelchair table enables a person with impaired arm and hand function to eat, read and write [..]

Customized wheelchair table
Author Ragge2006 Categories Eating, Handwriting/mouthwriting, ReadingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Razor on stand

Razor enables persons without active hand function to shave independently [..]

Razor on stand
Author Ragge2006 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Thermometer and clock on wheelchair

A thermometer and clock that are always accessible [..]

Thermometer and clock on wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories Heating/cooling, PlanningTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Radio on electric wheelchair

A radio that the user can bring along on the electric wheelchair [..]

Radio on electric wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted colon cleansing kit for travel

The Clysmatic colonic kit can be used while traveling [..]

Adapted colon cleansing kit for travel
Author Ragge2006 Categories Self care on trips, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Eat a sandwich without using hands

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

Eat a sandwich without using hands
Author Ragge2006 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 joystick for electric wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 [..]

Adapted phone with storage
Author Ragge2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 [..]

Mug and mug holder on electric wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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