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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)

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)

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Irene2010 Categories Cleaning, Picking up/taking down, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Handle for refrigerator and freezer

A handle that makes it easier to open the refrigerator and freezer – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Handle for refrigerator and freezer
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic bathroom wastebasket

Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Automatic bathroom wastebasket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing meals, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mobile laundry basket

Laundry basket on casters is convenient for wheelchair users [..]

Mobile laundry basket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Care of clothing, Laundry, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Trivet

Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Trivet
Author Karolina2009 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wheelchair crane for car

Wheelchair crane that lifts a manual wheelchair into and out of the car trunk – suitable for people with disabilities and low strength [..]

Wheelchair crane for car
Author Caroline2009 Categories Driving a car, Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Elevator and elevator buttons

Control elevator with wheelchair footrests/front wheels – an option for people without arm/hand function [..]

Elevator and elevator buttons
Author Helena2009 Categories Door opener, Elevators and lifts, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Lap tray that stays on lap

Tray with many applications for people who drive a wheelchair [..]

Lap tray that stays on lap
Author Tomas2009 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcers, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Handy packing

Aluminum suitcases for storage of fragile items such as music and computer accessories – can also be used as support or tray on lap for wheelchair users [..]

Handy packing
Author Tomas2008 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Music, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Three-tier serving platter

Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold [..]

Three-tier serving platter
Author Monica2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tray that sits steadily on lap

Tray appropriate for people who sit in a wheelchair [..]

Tray that sits steadily on lap
Author Monica2008 Categories TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Aluminum hook

A gripping aid to reach into the car trunk – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Aluminum hook
Author Ronny2008 Categories Driving a car, Picking up/taking downTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Motorized car trunk

Motorized car trunk aids persons with disabilities [..]

Motorized car trunk
Author Ronny2008 Categories Driving a car, Opening/closingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted bowl for microwave oven

Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it [..]

Adapted bowl for microwave oven
Author Gordon2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted door for wheelchair users

An extra handle close to the door hinges makes it easier for a person who drives a wheelchair to close a door [..]

Adapted door for wheelchair users
Author Gordon2008 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Small wheelchair table for tea cup

Cup with straw on wheelchair table enables persons with extensive disabilities to drink unassisted [..]

Small wheelchair table for tea cup
Author Nina2008 Categories Drinking, Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Mechanical elevator opener

An emergency solution that makes it possible for a user in a wheelchair with impaired hand function to open the elevator door from the inside, if this should not occur automatically [..]

Mechanical elevator opener
Author Suzanne2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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)

Folding lightweight wheelbarrow

A lightweight wheelbarrow that is easy on the back – suitable for persons who have problems lifting and/or bending [..]

Folding lightweight wheelbarrow
Author Mats 22008 Categories Garden, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-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)

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)

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)

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)

Closing device “Closeman”

Easy-to-use universal device to close both hard and soft packages – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Closing device “Closeman”
Author Sven Erik2008 Categories Care of clothing, Handling packaging, Opening/closingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mouth stick

An important assistive device for a person with a high spinal cord injury that can be used in many different situations [..]

Mouth stick
Author Anders2007 Categories Lifting and carrying, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Open and close terrace door in adapted house

A simple modification enables a person with a high spinal cord injury to open and close a sliding door without assistance [..]

Open and close terrace door in adapted house
Author Anders2007 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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    • Handling packaging
    • Lifting and carrying
    • Opening/closing
    • Picking up/taking down
    • Switching on and off
    • Transporting

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