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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)

Toothpaste tube with large flip-top lid

Flip-top lid makes it easier for persons with impaired dexterity to open toothpaste tube [..]

Toothpaste tube with large flip-top lid
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Key holder, an assistive device for keys

People with impaired hand function achieve a better grip and more force [..]

Key holder, an assistive device for keys
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Motion detector as switch for light

Replace difficult to reach switch with motion detector [..]

Motion detector as switch for light
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Low-tech door closer

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

Low-tech door closer
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easy-to-use remote control

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

Easy-to-use remote control
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Switching on and off, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric door lock opener

Enables a person with disabilities to unlock a door by pushing a button [..]

Electric door lock opener
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Magazine holder with handle

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

Magazine holder with handle
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Lifting and carrying, Storage, Storage at work, Study/officeTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Key holder, metal rod

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

Key holder, metal rod
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Key ring in zipper

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

Key ring in zipper
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified milk container holder

A strap taped to the milk container holder works well for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Modified milk container holder
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lock opener that makes it easier to open door lock

Assistive device for persons with impaired hand function to be able to handle a locking knob [..]

Lock opener that makes it easier to open door lock
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Door opener, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Device for picking things up from floor

A device to help pick objects up from the floor for people with disabilities and impaired hand function. [..]

Device for picking things up from floor
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

String to pick binders up from the floor

A piece of string is a simple assistive device for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function to pick binders up from the floor [..]

String to pick binders up from the floor
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 [..]

Serving cart with large handle
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Controlling sewing machine with arms

Technique to control sewing machine for wheelchair users [..]

Controlling sewing machine with arms
Author Erika2005 Categories Handicraft and sewing, Maintaining and repairing household objects, Switching on and offTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Combi stroller with soft fabric carrier

A Combi-stroller works well for parents with disabilities who have young children [..]

Combi stroller with soft fabric carrier
Author Erika2005 Categories Baby carriage/cribs, Lifting and carrying, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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

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)
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