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Tips from Ulla

Ulla lives together with her partner in an apartment. She is working part time. In 1973 she was injured and has a high paraplegia.

Holder for dog leash on wheelchair footrest

– makes it easier for wheelchair users to take the dog on walks [..]

Holder for dog leash on wheelchair footrest
Author Ulla2016 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wheelchair gloves

Garden gloves that work well as wheelchair gloves [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Ulla2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Handcycle

– enables people with disabilities to ride a bike on equal terms [..]

Handcycle
Author Ulla2014 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Sports, TrainingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Dog training

Dog training for service dogs provides assistance in daily life to people with disabilities [..]

Dog training
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and off, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Service dog pulling wheelchair

A service dog can help wheelchair users by pulling the wheelchair [..]

Service dog pulling wheelchair
Author Ulla2010 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Service Dog Zoe

Service dog provides daily living assistance for people with disabilities [..]

Service Dog Zoe
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and off, Taking care of animals, WalkingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog

A service dog can provide everyday help to wheelchair users by carrying, fetching, or holding objects [..]

Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Open, close doors – help from service dog

A service dog can provide everyday help to people with disabilities by opening/closing doors or drawers [..]

Open, close doors – help from service dog
Author Ulla2010 Categories Opening/closing, Switching on and offTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Train a service dog by ‘clicking’

– a training method for service dogs [..]

Train a service dog by ‘clicking’
Author Ulla2010 Categories Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Taking care of animals, TransportingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Bathroom cabinet in adapted bathroom

A wall-hung CD cabinet works well as a bathroom cabinet in tight spaces [..]

Bathroom cabinet in adapted bathroom
Author Ulla2010 Categories Bathroom, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible kitchen

Accessible kitchen suitable for a person who uses a wheelchair and for people who are walkers [..]

Accessible kitchen
Author Ulla2010 Categories KitchenTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Individually adapted manual wheelchair in titanium

Good ergonomics and light weight facilitate driving and reduce the burden on shoulders [..]

Individually adapted manual wheelchair in titanium
Author Ulla2010 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Drive wheelchair on level ground assisted by service dog

The service dog stands on hind legs and helps the user to drive on level ground [..]

Drive wheelchair on level ground assisted by service dog
Author Ulla2010 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)
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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
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