Communication

Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon Echo Dot

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

Modified stylus

Modified stylus

– enables people with impaired hand function to use an iPad or smartphone

Telephone string

Telephone string

A simple solution for easier handling of a mobile phone – suitable for people with impaired hand function

Modified keyboard

Modified keyboard

Simple keyboard modifications make it easier for people with impaired hand function

Holder for iPhone

Holder for iPhone

– prevents iPhone from falling and makes it easily accessible and easy to use – suitable for wheelchair users with impaired hand function

iPad stand

iPad stand

– facilitates using an iPad – suitable for people with impaired hand/arm function-

Modified stylus

Modified stylus

A stylus for navigation on touchscreens/smartphones and for typing on keyboard – suitable for people with extensive disabilities without finger function

Operating a computer

Operating a computer

Operating a computer using the wheelchair joystick – an option for people who drive a Permobil

Gear watch

Gear watch

A convenient way to access the mobile phone – suitable for people with disabilities

Stairlift safety

Stairlift safety

– user always has an alarm with him when riding on stairlift

Support cushion

Support cushion

A practical cushion that makes it easier to achieve a better, more relaxed body position – suitable for people with reduced trunk balance

Adapted house

Adapted house

Wheelchair-accessible home with many practical details

iPad

iPad

Handheld computer with touchscreen – easy to use for people with disabilities

Adapted pen extension

Adapted pen extension

Pen extension with screw mount used as mouth stick – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Table easel

Table easel

A table easel makes it easier to paint by mouth – suitable for people with severe disabilities

Wheelchair table

Wheelchair table

– makes it easier to always have work materials accessible – suitable for people with severe disabilities

Smartphone with holder

Smartphone with holder

A smartphone placed in a holder on the wheelchair table can be controlled with a mouth stick – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Write by hand

Write by hand

Holding a pen – a technique for people who lack finger function

Telephone-  and typing sticks

Telephone- and typing sticks

Adapted pencil works as an assistive device for using telephone and computer – useful for persons with impaired handfunction

Computer workstation

Computer workstation

Individually adapted computer workstation – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Mounting arm for trackball mouse

Mounting arm for trackball mouse

By using the mounting arm the mouse comes into the right position for the user to control it by mouth – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Adapted mouse

Adapted mouse

Trackball mouse controlled with mouth and lips – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Write by hand

Write by hand

Ballpoint pen attached to wrist bandage makes writing by hand possible for people without hand function

Mini keyboard

Mini keyboard

Small keyboard – suitable for persons with limited reach

Forearm support

Forearm support

Forearm support to keep balance when typing on computer – suitable for persons who have tetraplegia

Mousetrapper

Mousetrapper

Ergonomic mouse that provides a centered working position – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries

Adapted house

Adapted house

Adapted house – suitable for a person with disabilities who has a family and assistants

Typing and telephone stick

Typing and telephone stick

A stick inserted into the universal holder enables a person without dexterity to punch in a phone number and type on a computer

Writing with mouth

Writing with mouth

Writing with the mouth – an option for people who do not have any arm/hand function

Microphone to control computer

Microphone to control computer

The microphone is an alternative method for controlling a computer for persons who do not have arm or hand function to play computer games

Joybox to control computer

Joybox to control computer

Joybox is a keyboard input device suitable for persons without arm or hand function who want to play computer games

Computer desk

Computer desk

An adjustable height computer desk is suitable for wheelchair users

Wheelchair gloves

Wheelchair gloves

Custom-made gloves used for wheelchair driving and to hold utensils such as a pen or fork in place

Writing by hand

Writing by hand

Writing by hand with the help of a wheelchair glove – technique for persons without dexterity

Room for assistants

Room for assistants

A separate room for assistants improves privacy for the user and the assistants

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

Adapted house

Adapted house

Wheelchair accessible single-story house with garden

Telephone by night table

Telephone by night table

With a holder for speaker phone by the bed, the telephone is always accessible for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function.

Adapted phone with storage

Adapted phone with storage

Voice-controlled portable telephone that works and is always accessible for a person who uses an electric wheelchair and has impaired hand function

Writing stick for computer

Writing stick for computer

Simple mouth stick can be used for pocket calculators and certain computer functions (pressing multiple keys) – suitable for persons without active hand function

Adapted mouse

Adapted mouse

Simple modifications enable a person with impaired hand function to use a mouse with trackball

Entrance telephone in night table

Entrance telephone in night table

The entrance telephone is always accessible when the user is in bed – suitable for persons who cannot transfer from the bed independently

Customized night table

Customized night table

An all-in-one night table with room for many functions that helps a person with a high injury to stay in touch with and have control over the rest of the world even when in bed

Mini keyboard

Mini keyboard

The user switched to a smaller keyboard and had less elbow pain.