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Category: Communication

Tips och ideas about: Use of phone


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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Adapted stick for iPhone and iPad

Customized touch pen makes it possible to control iPhone and iPad with the mouth [..]

Adapted stick for iPhone and iPad
Author Ilias2010 Categories Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair table

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

Wheelchair table
Author Ilias2010 Categories Handwriting/mouthwriting, Moving around by wheelchair, Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 [..]

Smartphone with holder
Author Ilias2010 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Telephone- and typing sticks

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

Telephone-  and typing sticks
Author Stuart2010 Categories Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted mobile phone

Adapted mobile phone – aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Adapted mobile phone
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Use of phone assisted by computer and modem

– allows people with extensive disabilities to use a telephone independently [..]

Use of phone assisted by computer and modem
Author Helena2009 Categories Communication at work, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Headset for landline and mobile phone

Headset for telephone – assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Headset for landline and mobile phone
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bluetooth headset for mobile phone

Bluetooth headset enables persons without function in arms or hands to use a mobile phone [..]

Bluetooth headset for mobile phone
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Mobile phone with holder on wheelchair

Mobile phone with headset – assistive device for persons without arm and hand function [..]

Mobile phone with holder on wheelchair
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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 [..]

Typing and telephone stick
Author Anders2007 Categories Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal holder on wrist bandage

Holder for flatware and typing sticks sewn onto wrist bandage, suitable for persons without wrist function or finger dexterity [..]

Universal holder on wrist bandage
Author Anders2007 Categories Communication at work, Eating, Switching on and off, Use of computer, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Environmental control system on bed

An environmental control system that can be operated from the bed is suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries [..]

Environmental control system on bed
Author Anders2007 Categories Switching on and off, Television and sound, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Gewa Progress – advanced remote control

Well arranged, high-capacity infrared transmitter for environmental control system [..]

Gewa Progress – advanced remote control
Author Martin2006 Categories Door opener, Switching on and off, Television and sound, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Telephone for persons without arm/hand function

Telephone does not work satisfactorily for persons without arm/hand function [..]

Telephone for persons without arm/hand function
Author Martin2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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 [..]

Adapted phone with storage
Author Ragge2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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. [..]

Telephone by night table
Author Ragge2006 Categories Communication, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Telephone holder on shower chair

Accessible phone even when showering [..]

Telephone holder on shower chair
Author Ragge2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Speaker phone on swivel arm

Adapted speaker phone works for a person without active hand function [..]

Speaker phone on swivel arm
Author Ragge2006 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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 [..]

Customized night table
Author Ragge2006 Categories Eating, Reading, Television and sound, Use of alarm, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized handle for mobile phone

Custom modification to phone for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Customized handle for mobile phone
Author Bruno2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Portable telephone with homemade handle

Adapted handle for phone, suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Portable telephone with homemade handle
Author Bruno2005 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Homemade handle

Homemade handle of cernit clay with and without key ring [..]

Homemade handle
Author Monica2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, Switching on and off, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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