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Category: Carrying, moving and handling objects

Tips och ideas about: Opening/closing


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

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands

Lid opener can work for people with extremely impaired handfunction [..]

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands
Author Susanne2020 Categories Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Magnetic grip

Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves – suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions [..]

Magnetic grip
Author Anonym 352019 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Amazon Echo Dot

A voice controlled device used as an environmental control, to play music, to surf on the internet, and more [..]

Amazon Echo Dot
Author Will2017 Categories Communication at work, Opening/closing, Reading at work, Switching on and off, Use of alarm, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Automatic toothpaste dispenser

– makes it possible to take toothpaste without needing to open/close the cap and without needing to squeeze the tube – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Automatic toothpaste dispenser
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathtub stopper

– simple adaptation that allows a person with reduced hand function to easily pull out the bath tub plug [..]

Bathtub stopper
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Door closer

With the help of a simple string a person who uses a wheelchair can easily close the door from the inside [..]

Door closer
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handle on apartment door

With the help of a handle a person who uses a wheelchair can easily close the door behind him [..]

Handle on apartment door
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic key holder

– enables people with impaired hand function to unlock the apartment door independently [..]

Plastic key holder
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Home-made buttoning device

Practical home-made buttoning device – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Home-made buttoning device
Author Ina2015 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Voice-controlled TV

– simplifies life for people with severe disabilities [..]

Voice-controlled TV
Author Ragge2015 Categories Opening/closing, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket

Using a key ring attached to the zipper – technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Key ring with “bite tug”

A user with extensive disabilities can use a “bite tug” to help pull up a zipper on a jacket [..]

Key ring with “bite tug”
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-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)

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)

Pivot-hung window

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Pivot-hung window
Author Robert2011 Categories Opening/closingTags 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

Fabric bag for control units

Convenient storage for remote control units, always accessible, suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

Fabric bag for control units
Author Anders2007 Categories Opening/closing, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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