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Tips from Susanne

Susanne lives in an apartment. She studies as well as working full time as a free-lance journalist. She was injured in 1982 and has a high spinal cord injury (C5). Through hand surgery her grip function in her left hand improved. She has personal assistance.

Take photos with remote release cable

Take photos with remote release cable
Author Susanne2020 Categories Photographing/filmingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands

Lid opener can work for people with extremely impaired handfunction [..]

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands
Author Susanne2020 Categories Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rosemary oil for swollen feet

Susanne uses rosemary oil and avoids wearing support hose for swollen legs. [..]

Author Susanne2005 Categories Preventing swellingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-made positioning cushion

Positioning cushion filled with polyester pellets that persons with impaired balance use to be able to sit in bed. [..]

Custom-made positioning cushion
Author Susanne2005 Categories BedroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage unit on casters under workspace with knee access

Convenient mobile storage units work well in accessible kitchens. [..]

Storage unit on casters under workspace with knee access
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Titanium frying pan

A frying pan that works well for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Titanium frying pan
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pot with large handles

Easy-grip handles, appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pot with large handles
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift in bathroom

Used not only as an aid for transfers, but also as an assistive device to enable high quadriplegics to wash. [..]

Ceiling lift in bathroom
Author Susanne2005 Categories Bathroom, Care of clothing, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Microwave oven with easy-grip handle

The handle is the deciding factor for choice of microwave oven for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Microwave oven with easy-grip handle
Author Susanne2005 Categories Work, employment, occupationTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water kettle with easy-grip handle

The handle is the deciding factor for choice of water kettle for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Water kettle with easy-grip handle
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Countertop dishwasher in modified kitchen

A countertop dishwasher that fits below a low work surface. [..]

Countertop dishwasher in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Appliances, Dish washing, KitchenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10), High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Knife block suitable for persons with impaired grip

A knife block in which knives are placed horizontally is suitable for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Knife block suitable for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, Preparing meals, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen

Wall hung bracket with s-hooks and storage basket provide easily accessible storage in the modified kitchen. [..]

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Storage containers for persons with impaired grip

Practical food storage for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Storage containers for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, Preparing meals, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1)

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen

Practical food storage in a modified kitchen [..]

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Practical spice storage in modified kitchen

Easily accessible spice storage in clear view [..]

Practical spice storage in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven with side-opening door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to remove hot bakeware from the oven. [..]

Oven in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Refrigerator and freezer with pull-out doors and shelves

Refrigerator and freezer with pull-out doors and shelves work well for wheelchair-bound persons with impaired balance. [..]

Refrigerator and freezer with pull-out doors and shelves
Author Susanne2005 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easy-grip bottle opener

Bottle opener that can be used by persons with impaired hand function [..]

Easy-grip bottle opener
Author Susanne2005 Categories Drinking, Handling packaging, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ladle suitable for persons with impaired grip

A ladle with a large handle sits well in the hand and is easy to balance for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Ladle suitable for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handy plastic clamp

Plastic clamp for sealing plastic bags that even works for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Handy plastic clamp
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheeled base for flower pots

Flower pot base facilitates moving flower pots. [..]

Wheeled base for flower pots
Author Susanne2005 Categories Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-built desk

Custom-built desk for persons with limited reach. [..]

Custom-built desk
Author Susanne2005 Categories Study/office, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Independent transfer with ceiling lift

Independent transfer with ceiling lift
The user must overcome difficulties to transfer independently using a ceiling lift. [..]

Independent transfer with ceiling lift
Author Susanne2005 Categories Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Make-up table for wheelchair-bound persons

Individually designed make-up table for wheelchair users. [..]

Make-up table for wheelchair-bound persons
Author Susanne2005 Categories Body care, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking things up from the floor with a towel

A towel can serve as an assistive device for persons with impaired hand function to pick up objects from the floor. [..]

Picking things up from the floor with a towel
Author Susanne2005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Squeegee, an assistive device for circuit breakers

Wheelchair users can use a squeegee to reset circuit breakers. [..]

Squeegee, an assistive device for circuit breakers
Author Susanne2005 Categories Picking up/taking down, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easily accessible mobile storage unit

A storage unit on castors can be used to keep many items organized and easily accessible, even for wheelchair users [..]

Easily accessible mobile storage unit
Author Susanne2005 Categories Bathroom, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Broom handle for back support when transferring to automobile

Independent transfer to car by person with high spinal cord injury. [..]

Broom handle for back support when transferring to automobile
Author Susanne2005 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Typing sticks for writing on computer

Durable typing sticks; assistive device for persons who lack finger function [..]

Typing sticks for writing on computer
Author Susanne2005 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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