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Tips och ideas about: Carrying, moving and handling objects


  • Handling packaging (8)
  • Lifting and carrying (34)
  • Opening/closing (53)
  • Picking up/taking down (29)
  • Switching on and off (36)
  • Transporting (45)

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick

– enable people with impaired hand function to hold a popsicle stick [..]

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick
Author Anonym 12013 Categories Eating, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handbag on wheelchair

– an easy way to attach a handbag [..]

Handbag on wheelchair
Author Sofia2013 Categories TransportingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair

Penholder for adapted pen on electrical wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Handwriting/mouthwriting, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair

Thanks to the bottle holder you will always have your water bottle with you – suitable for persons using a wheelchair [..]

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Drinking, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair

A simple way to be able to pick upp the phone and to attach it to the wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Transporting, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic transport basket

Facilitates shopping and transporting objects – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Plastic transport basket
Author Ola2012 Categories Getting goods and services, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Garage that still works during power failure

Through a simple modified door, the user can leave the garage even in a power failure [..]

Garage that still works during power failure
Author Ola2012 Categories Opening/closing, Parking space/garageTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Attaching wheelchair and seat belt in modified car

Modifications that make it safe for a person with disabilities to drive while seated in a manual wheelchair [..]

Attaching wheelchair and seat belt in modified car
Author Yasmin2012 Categories Driving a car, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified car key

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Modified car key
Author Yasmin2011 Categories Driving a car, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bag for folding sliding board

Custom-sewn bag for sliding board that can be attached to the wheelchair [..]

Bag for folding sliding board
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Transporting, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car

– suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car
Author Anders 32011 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of cars, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Water bottle with crocheted cover

….makes the bottle easy to grip and easy to bring along – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Water bottle with crocheted cover
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Drinking, Training, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Simple mechanical door closer

Simple solution to close an outward opening door from inside – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Simple mechanical door closer
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags 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)

Exercise aids

Exercise Aids allowing indenpendent gymtraining för persone with impaired handfunction [..]

Exercise aids
Author Rob2011 Categories Lifting and carrying, TrainingTags 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)

Pivot-hung window

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Pivot-hung window
Author Robert2011 Categories Opening/closingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Backpack with integrated raincover

– practical for wheelchair users [..]

Backpack with integrated raincover
Author Robert2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Storage bags attached to wheelchair

Convenient storage for incontinence supplies for toilet visits outside the home [..]

Storage bags attached to wheelchair
Author Robert2011 Categories Toileting, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Extension of string to turn air heat exchanger on and off

– makes it possible for a person who uses a wheelchair to turn on/off [..]

Extension of string to turn air heat exchanger on and off
Author Robert2011 Categories Switching on and offTags 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)

Grab bar as door closer

– a simple way to close doors – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Grab bar as door closer
Author Robert2011 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Small lightweight coffee table

The coffee table is lightweight and easy to move – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Small lightweight coffee table
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Living room, 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)

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)

Milk container with large handle

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Milk container with large handle
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Nutcracker

A nutcracker makes it easier to open screw tops – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Nutcracker
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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)

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)

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    • Handling packaging
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    • Opening/closing
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    • Switching on and off
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