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Tips from Tomas

Tomas lives in an apartment together with his partner. He works part time as a photographer. He was injured in 1983 and has a low tetraplegia. He has home help one hour a day.

“Push stick” for wheelchair

A simple assistive device for people who cannot manage independently with a manual wheelchair in certain situations [..]

“Push stick” for wheelchair
Author Tomas2008 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Computer workstation

Ergonomic computer workstation – suitable for persons with tetraplegia
[..]

Computer workstation
Author Tomas2008 Categories Communication at work, Study/office, Use of computerTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Colander

Practical convenient colander – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Colander
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Balcony with seating, cooking facilities and plants

A spacious accessible balcony – an extra room in summer for wheelchair users. [..]

Balcony with seating, cooking facilities and plants
Author Tomas2008 Categories BalconyTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sharp Japanese chef’s knives

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

Sharp Japanese chef’s knives
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – battery-operated can opener

Automatic can opener – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – battery-operated can opener
Author Tomas2008 Categories Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Battery-operated salt/pepper mill

Salt and pepper mill – easy to use for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Battery-operated salt/pepper mill
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sugar shaker

The sugar shaker fits well in the hand and is easy to use for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Sugar shaker
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Grip device for pepper mill

A can opener that is also useful for a pepper mill – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Grip device for pepper mill
Author Tomas2008 Categories Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – electric stick mixer

Stick mixer – an extremely useful household appliance for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – electric stick mixer
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – dishwasher detergent dispenser ‘Quickdisk’

Practical dishwasher detergent dispenser – useful for persons with impaired hand function and for the environment [..]

Kitchen – dishwasher detergent dispenser ‘Quickdisk’
Author Tomas2008 Categories Dish washingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Cutting board with hole

Easy to handle for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Cutting board with hole
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Peeling potatoes

Cutting off the edges of the potato first and using a Y-shaped peeler makes the task easier for a person with impaired hand function [..]

Peeling potatoes
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin

Practical easy to use rolling pin – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-made butter knife

Butter knife with custom-made handle sits well in the hand – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-made butter knife
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Easy-grip knife

Sharp knives and a steady grasp around the knife facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Easy-grip knife
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven on counter works for a person who uses a wheelchair [..]

Oven in modified kitchen
Author Tomas2008 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wine bottle opener with gas cartridge

Easy to use wine bottle opener – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Wine bottle opener with gas cartridge
Author Tomas2008 Categories Drinking, Opening/closingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Flexible cutting board

Cutting board that also makes it easy to move and pour ingredients into a bowl or pot [..]

Flexible cutting board
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Remove hot baking sheet from oven

Universal pliers make it easy to take a hot baking sheet out of the oven – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Remove hot baking sheet from oven
Author Tomas2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Microwave oven

Large handle on microwave oven – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Microwave oven
Author Tomas2008 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Convenient shower and toilet chair with soft seat

Soft seat on shower chair facilitates transfers for wheelchair users. [..]

Convenient shower and toilet chair with soft seat
Author Tomas2008 Categories Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Soft seat for toilet

Soft seat – suitable for persons with loss of sensation [..]

Soft seat for toilet
Author Tomas2008 Categories ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Extra support for toilet chair

Reinforced water reservoir extends life span of toilet chair used by persons who drive a wheelchair and have poor balance [..]

Extra support for toilet chair
Author Tomas2008 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Washbasin cabinet in adapted bathroom

Washbasin cabinet with curtain and shelf with cut-out section make it easier for wheelchair users to come close and maintain balance [..]

Washbasin cabinet in adapted bathroom
Author Tomas2008 Categories Bathroom, Body careTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Bathroom – squeegee with telescope handle

Squeegee with adjustable handle facilitates cleaning for wheelchair users [..]

Bathroom – squeegee with telescope handle
Author Tomas2008 Categories CleaningTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Massager

Used to treat tight muscles and as sex aid – suitable for persons with spinal cord injury [..]

Massager
Author Tomas2008 Categories Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Training with rubber bands in living room

Rubber band in living room – simple exercise equipment that is always accessible [..]

Training with rubber bands  in living room
Author Tomas2008 Categories TrainingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Musik – slide guitar

Slide guitar – opportunity to play guitar for person who uses a wheelchair and has impaired hand function [..]

Musik – slide guitar
Author Tomas2008 Categories MusicTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Music – modified electric guitar

Playing a guitar with only four strings – opportunity for persons with impaired dexterity [..]

Music – modified electric guitar
Author Tomas2008 Categories MusicTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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