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Tips from Suzanne

Suzanne lives together with her husband and children in a house. She is working part time. She was injured in 1991 and has a complete tetraplgia C6. She has personal assistance.

Laundry room

It is important for people with disabilities who cannot do the laundry themselves to maintain control and be able to access the laundry room [..]

Laundry room
Author Suzanne2008 Categories Care of clothingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mechanical elevator opener

An emergency solution that makes it possible for a user in a wheelchair with impaired hand function to open the elevator door from the inside, if this should not occur automatically [..]

Mechanical elevator opener
Author Suzanne2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Elevator in old-fashioned house

An elevator that fits in with the style of the house and makes it wheelchair accessible [..]

Elevator in old-fashioned house
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Elevators and liftsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sliding door to bedroom, etc

Sliding door with large handles – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function [..]

Sliding door to bedroom, etc
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bed, electric adjustable

A solution for a double bed when one member of the couple needs an electric bed [..]

Bed, electric adjustable
Author Suzanne2007 Categories BedroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Clothes closet

Practical wheelchair-accessible clothes closet [..]

Clothes closet
Author Suzanne2007 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted door for wheelchair user

Wide doors blend in with the style of the house [..]

Adapted door for wheelchair user
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Door openerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Washbasin and storage

Washbasin with spacer unit and support for forearms – suitable for wheelchair users and persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]

Washbasin and storage
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pull-out bathroom mirror

Easy to use mirror for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pull-out bathroom mirror
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Body care, Using make-upTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted shower handle

“Selecta band” on shower handle makes it possible for persons without dexterity to hold on in the shower [..]

Adapted shower handle
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Lifting and carrying, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted bathroom

Adapted bathroom – suitable for a wheelchair user [..]

Adapted bathroom
Author Suzanne2007 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Fire extinguisher

Reliable and easy to use equipment to extinguish fire. [..]

Fire extinguisher
Author Suzanne2007 Categories SecurityTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage for draining materials

Bureau with drawers is easily accessible and easy to see for wheelchair users. [..]

Storage for draining materials
Author Suzanne2007 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Computer workstation at home with MouseTrapper

MouseTrapper facilitates computer work – suitable for persons who have or are at risk of having shoulder problems [..]

Computer workstation at home with MouseTrapper
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Communication at work, Use of computer, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Paper storage at workstation

Storage in drawers provides easy access to paper and documents – suitable for persons with limited reach [..]

Paper storage at workstation
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Storage, Storage at work, Study/officeTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Taking medicine

A person without dexterity can dampen a thumb to remove medicine from a dish [..]

Taking medicine
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Handling of medicineTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Low window in accessible living room

Low windows provide a good view for wheelchair users [..]

Low window in accessible living room
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Living roomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rotating bookcase on casters

Practical space-saving bookcase – suitable for persons with limited reach [..]

Rotating bookcase on casters
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Furniture, Living room, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dining table

By pulling out a drawer a wheelchair user can sit at a table that she or he otherwise could not slide in under [..]

Dining table
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Eating, Furniture, Living roomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible kitchen

Accessible kitchen with adjustable height work surfaces and wall-mounted cabinets – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible kitchen
Author Suzanne2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sink with faucet and pull-out hand shower

With the pull-out hand shower a pot that is standing on the stove can be filled with water – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]

Sink with faucet and pull-out hand shower
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pull-out board with custom handle

A handle in orthotic material makes it possible for a person with impaired hand function to pull out a sliding board [..]

Pull-out board with custom handle
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Microwave oven on sliding board

Microwave oven on sliding board – a solution for wheelchair users who have limited reach [..]

Microwave oven on sliding board
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Removing a dish from a microwave oven

Technique for wheelchair user with impaired hand function for using a countertop microwave oven [..]

Removing a dish from a microwave oven
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Corner cabinet with carousel in accessible kitchen

Carousel cabinet makes it easy to see contents and increases accessibility – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Corner cabinet with carousel in accessible kitchen
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp design, exit to garden

A ramp design with built-in seating area leads from the kitchen to the garden [..]

Ramp design, exit to garden
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Seating with folding table

Folding table – a place to sit in the sun [..]

Seating with folding table
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Porch/garden, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Glassed-in patio with infrared heating

A glassed-in patio allows people who freeze easily to be outdoors on chilly days and evenings – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Glassed-in patio with infrared heating
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tiled patios

Paving or tiles increases accessibility for persons who have compromised arm strength and use a manual wheelchair [..]

Tiled patios
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Porch/gardenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Garage adapted to minivan

In order to avoid a slope for the car ramp, the level of the ground at the side of the garage was raised to the same level as the floor of the car – suitable for persons with compromised arm function [..]

Garage adapted to minivan
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Parking space/garage, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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