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Category: Carrying, moving and handling objects

Tips och ideas about: Picking up/taking down


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

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)

Scissors tongs with elastic band

Scissors tongs can be used to withdraw credit cards from pay stations. [..]

Scissors tongs with elastic band
Author PO2017 Categories Handling of money, Picking up/taking downTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Clean up Lego with a broom

Sweeping up Lego is much easier than trying to pick up all the pieces, one by one – a simple method for parents with disabilities [..]

Clean up Lego with a broom
Author Annna2016 Categories Picking up/taking down, PlayTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Modified wallet

With the help of a loop a person with impaired hand function can easily pick up a wallet [..]

Modified wallet
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Smartphone handle and stand

Easy adaptation that serves as a handle and stand for the phone for people with impaired hand function [..]

Smartphone handle and stand
Author Anonym 12015 Categories Picking up/taking down, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified rod

– enables people with extensive disabilities to pick objects up from the floor [..]

Modified rod
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Picking up/taking downTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function and who find it difficult to bend over to reach the floor [..]

Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor
Author Anonym 12007 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)

Strong reach extender appropriate for use on boat – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)
Author Micke2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Universal rod – use

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

Universal rod – use
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adaptation for book or magazine

A key ring taped to a book makes it possible for a person with impaired hand function to handle the book [..]

Adaptation for book or magazine
Author Ragge2006 Categories Picking up/taking down, Reading at work, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal rod – description

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

Universal rod – description
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pliers to reach things in high deep cabinets

Wheelchair users can reach things that are farther away with pliers. [..]

Pliers to reach things in high deep cabinets
Author Lotta2006 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Pliers

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

Pliers
Author Gert2005 Categories Picking up/taking down, Taking care of animals, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Specialanpassad påklädningskrok Customized dressing hook

Assistive device with many applications for wheelchair users [..]

Specialanpassad påklädningskrok Customized dressing hook
Author Bruno2005 Categories Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet without plinth

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

Closet without plinth
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bedroom, Picking up/taking down, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking things up from the floor

Towel and plastic bag that a person with impaired hand function can use to pick things up from the floor. [..]

Picking things up from the floor
Author Gert2005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking up small objects from the floor

Persons without finger function use a playing card to pick small objects up from the floor. [..]

Picking up small objects from the floor
Author Gert2005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking things up from the floor with a towel

A towel can serve as an assistive device for persons with impaired hand function to pick up objects from the floor. [..]

Picking things up from the floor with a towel
Author Susanne2005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Squeegee, an assistive device for circuit breakers

Wheelchair users can use a squeegee to reset circuit breakers. [..]

Squeegee, an assistive device for circuit breakers
Author Susanne2005 Categories Picking up/taking down, Switching on and offTags 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)
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    • Handling packaging
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