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Tips och ideas about: Caring for household objects


  • Gardening (5)
  • Maintaining and repairing household objects (15)
  • Taking care of animals (13)
  • Taking care of plants indoors and outdoors (7)

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)

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)

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)

Gripping Aid

A gripping aid to improve grippfunction and to facilitate everyday activities for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Gripping Aid
Author Rob2011 Categories carpenter work, Garden, Gardening, Lifting and carrying, Maintaining and repairing household objects, Sports, Winter sportsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Standing wheelchair

People who use a wheelchair can increase their independence at home by using a standing wheelchair and they can also stretch their leg joints. [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Robert2011 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Moving around by wheelchair, Picking up/taking down, Preparing meals, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Low-mounted electrical box with circuit breakers

– Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Low-mounted electrical box with circuit breakers
Author Robert2011 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Switching on and offTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Flower box on wheels

Portable flower box on patio – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Flower box on wheels
Author Robert2011 Categories Garden, Gardening, Porch/garden, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Basket on wheels for firewood

– a simple way for wheelchair users to transport firewood [..]

Basket on wheels for firewood
Author Robert2011 Categories Heating/cooling, Maintaining and repairing household objects, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Garden planter on legs at suitable working height

Garden planter on legs at convenient height for working while standing – suitable for people who have problems bending [..]

Garden planter on legs at suitable working height
Author Anonym 202010 Categories Garden, GardeningTags Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1)

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)

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 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)

Go-cart with electric motor to trim flower beds

– facilitates gardening for wheelchair users [..]

Go-cart with electric motor to trim flower beds
Author Irene2010 Categories Garden, GardeningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Riding lawnmower

– a lawnmower for large hilly gardens – works for persons with impaired function in the legs [..]

Riding lawnmower
Author Irene2010 Categories Garden, GardeningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Organized tool storage

Tools mounted at right height – organized and easily accessible for wheelchair users [..]

Organized tool storage
Author Tomas2009 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objects, StorageTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Japanese saw

Makes it easier to saw – suitable for persons with impaired strength and balance [..]

Japanese saw
Author Tomas2009 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Knife sharpener

– an easy way to sharpen knives [..]

Knife sharpener
Author Tomas2009 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Power screwdriver

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Power screwdriver
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Power jigsaw

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Power jigsaw
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Nailer

Pneumatic nailer instead of a hammer – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Nailer
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Feed horses

Hay for horses is transported by hand truck [..]

Feed horses
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animals, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Pitchfork with handle

An ergonomic handle on stall and garden tools is suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pitchfork with handle
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animalsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Dog leash with belt

Dog leash with belt – suitable for persons with impaired hand function and for pole walking [..]

Dog leash with belt
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animals, WalkingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Entrance on lower floor

Entrance designed to rinse off dirty wheelchair wheels [..]

Entrance on lower floor
Author Martin2006 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Garden tools

Short-handled garden tools work best when working in easily accessible raised beds [..]

Garden tools
Author Lotta2006 Categories Garden, Porch/garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Flower pot on legs

Raised flower pot on casters – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Flower pot on legs
Author Lars2006 Categories Balcony, Porch/garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Container gardening

Wooden containers make gardening easier for wheelchair users [..]

Container gardening
Author Lars2006 Categories Porch/garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible chicken house

Modifications enable wheelchair user to take care of chickens [..]

Accessible chicken house
Author Lars2006 Categories Garden, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible balcony garden

Convenient balcony garden adapted to wheelchair users [..]

Accessible balcony garden
Author PO2006 Categories Balcony, Caring for household objects, Garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Garden tools

Garden tools with short handle [..]

Garden tools
Author PO2006 Categories Garden, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

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