Carrying, moving and handling objects

Open a desk drawer

Open a desk drawer

Opening a desk drawer with the index finger, a technique that works for persons without dexterity

Tray

Tray

Plastic lid for microwave oven – suitable as a tray for wheelchair users

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven with side-hinged door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to place bakeware in oven and to remove it

Suitcase holder

Suitcase holder

Hinged suitcase holder – simple way for wheelchair user to transport suitcases

Entrance telephone

Entrance telephone

Entrance telephone makes it possible to speak with someone standing outside the door and enables to open and lock the door from the bed

Bottle seal

Bottle seal

Cork med snap lock suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Stand – the user’s “third hand”

Stand – the user’s “third hand”

A telescopic slide-out iron rod/stand to which many types of equipment can be attached. This stand enables a user who does not have any active hand function to hold on to various types of equipment.

Universal rod – use

Universal rod – use

Custom-designed rod enables persons with compromised arm/hand function to reach, retrieve and handle a number of different objects.

Accessible desk

Accessible desk

Desk with double work surface and accessible control panel for electric outlets

Adapted radio

Adapted radio

Simple modifications make a transistor radio manageable for a person with impaired hand function

Universal rod – description

Universal rod – description

A specially designed universal rod to retrieve both light and heavy objects – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Listen to radio and control bed

Listen to radio and control bed

Opportunity to listen to radio in bed without disturbing a partner; suitable for persons who have compromised hand/arm function.

Pliers

Pliers

Passive pliers. Used for reaching, getting to and picking up things.

Radio by the bed

Radio by the bed

Radio placed on its edge to enable persons with impaired arm/hand function to reach all buttons when lying in bed.

Bag on wheelchair

Bag on wheelchair

A practical bag for wheelchair users. The user can keep an eye on the bag at the same time that it keeps the user’s feet in place.

Environmental control

Environmental control

– facilitates remote control of TVs, CD players, VCRs, phones, and other electrical appliances

Universal knob for doors, stove and lock

Universal knob for doors, stove and lock

Portable and adapted handle that enlarges and therefore makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to twist/open/close various types of lock and stove knobs.

Closet without plinth

Closet without plinth

Adapted closet that makes it easier for a person in a wheelchair to come close to pick out clothing and objects

Key ring in zipper

Key ring in zipper

Persons with impaired dexterity can use a zipper if they attach a key ring to the zipper tab.

Low-tech door closer

Low-tech door closer

Solution enables wheelchair users to close doors that open outwards after coming inside

Easy-to-use remote control

Easy-to-use remote control

Large raised buttons on remote control are easy to manipulate for persons with impaired hand function.

Magazine holder with handle

Magazine holder with handle

A modification that enables persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function to handle magazine holders.

Key holder, metal rod

Key holder, metal rod

A device for handling keys for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function

Key ring in zipper

Key ring in zipper

Persons with impaired dexterity can use a zipper if they attach a key ring to it.

Serving cart with large handle

Serving cart with large handle

Wheelchair users with impaired hand function need a serving cart with a large handle at the right height; large wheels are preferable