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Tips och ideas about: Communication


  • Handwriting/mouthwriting (14)
  • House telephone (2)
  • Use of alarm (9)
  • Use of computer (59)
  • Use of phone (30)

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)

Modified stylus

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

Modified stylus
Author Göran2017 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easy-grip stylus pointer for mobile phone and iPad

Easy-grip stylus with rubberized outer layer [..]

Easy-grip stylus pointer for mobile phone and iPad
Author Anonym 292016 Categories Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed iPad holder

Practical iPad holder mounted on the wheelchair [..]

Custom-designed iPad holder
Author Göran2016 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Telephone string

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

Telephone string
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tips and Tricks for parents with disabilities

A book published by mammapappalam.se [..]

Tips and Tricks for parents with disabilities
Author Erika2015 Categories Communication

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)

Free phone number information

– service for people with disabilities (in Sweden) [..]

Free phone number information
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Turning on computer with foot

– an easy way to turn on the computer for people who drive a wheelchair [..]

Turning on computer with foot
Author Ragge2015 Categories Switching on and off, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

WiVik On-screen keyboard

WiVik and shortcuts facilitate computer use for people with extensive disabilities [..]

WiVik On-screen keyboard
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified keyboard

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

Modified keyboard
Author Ragge2015 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Stylus touch pen in universal strap

Stylus for controlling touch displays – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Stylus touch pen in universal strap
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Holder for iPhone

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

Holder for iPhone
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

iPad stand

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

iPad stand
Author Yasmin2015 Categories Reading, Reading at work, Reading for education, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Write using a pen in a universal strap

An easy-flowing pen in universal strap makes writing easier for people with impaired hand function [..]

Write using a pen in a universal strap
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Handwriting/mouthwritingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified stylus

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

Modified stylus
Author Yasmin2014 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Operating a computer

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

Operating a computer
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Custom-made finger sleeves

Writing sleeves facilitate computer use for people with reduced finger function and spasticity [..]

Custom-made finger sleeves
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Gear watch

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

Gear watch
Author Jonas 22014 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Click button for computer

External click button makes it easier for people with severe disabilities to operate a computer [..]

Click button for computer
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair

Penholder for adapted pen on electrical wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction [..]

Adapted pen in penholder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Handwriting/mouthwriting, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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)

Stairlift safety

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

Stairlift safety
Author Ola2012 Categories Elevators and lifts, Use of alarmTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Support cushion

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

Support cushion
Author Karolina2012 Categories Preventing/treating muscle tensions, Use of computerTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Data tools that enable more keystrokes

– assistive device for people with impaired hand function [..]

Data tools that enable more keystrokes
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Controlling the computer with head mouse and external mouse click

Computer assistive device for people with impaired hand function who type with a head mouse and manage the mouse contact with an external control switch [..]

Controlling the computer with head mouse and external mouse click
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

On-screen keyboard

Downloadable on-screen keyboard that works in many different languages – suitable for people with extensive disabilities [..]

On-screen keyboard
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

StickyKeys, a setting in Windows

– a setting for people who cannot press two or more keys simultaneously [..]

StickyKeys, a setting in Windows
Author Anonym 12011 Categories Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted house

Wheelchair-accessible home with many practical details [..]

Adapted house
Author Robert2011 Categories Communication

iPad

Handheld computer with touchscreen – easy to use for people with disabilities [..]

iPad
Author Ilias2010 Format ImageCategories Art, Communication at work, Planning, Planning activities and tasks, Television and sound, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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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)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
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