Scale for person who sits in wheelchair
Looking after ones health
Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub
By opening up the wall above the bathroom door Anders can transfer from the bed directly to the bathtub using a ceiling lift
Taking medicine
A person without dexterity can dampen a thumb to remove medicine from a dish
Glassed-in patio with infrared heating
A glassed-in patio allows people who freeze easily to be outdoors on chilly days and evenings – suitable for wheelchair users
Guitar Hero – video game controlled with guitar
Video game provides good hand training
Modified exercise bike
A quiet exercise bike modified into an arm cycle – suitable for wheelchair users
Exercise gloves
Exercise gloves make it possible to keep a steady grip on exercise equipment for persons with compromised or no dexterity
Heating fan
Freestanding heating fan is a good source of supplemental heating for persons who easily become cold
Easing strain on buttocks
Technique for persons with poor balance and impaired arm/hand function to ease strain on buttocks
Roho cushion in motorboat
Cushions with many applications – suitable for persons with impaired sensation
Spacious living room
Spacious living room with glass walls on two sides – suitable for wheelchair users
Hygienic chair
Shower and hygienic chair with customized armrest, suitable for persons with extensive disabilities
Accessible sauna
Large sauna planned for electric wheelchair access
Pressure relieving mattress
Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention with quiet motor – suitable for persons with ulcer problems
Seat cushion in boat
Pressure-relieving seat cushion
Coughing aid
Assistive device provides support for coughing; suitable for persons who are unable to cough by themselves
Mobile assistive device for coughing
An assistive device that provides support for coughing even when traveling – suitable for persons who cannot cough on their own
Reminder to take medicine at the right time
Assistive device reminds user to take his medicine on time
Scale
A suspended scale with a ceiling lift is appropriate for persons who transfer with ceiling lift
Adapted dosette
The dosette is useful for persons with impaired hand function
Fireplace
Fireplace provides extra heat for persons who have a hard time staying warm
Cooling and heating vest
Vest with built-in hot or cold pads, suitable for persons with problems regulating body temperature
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is used to prevent urinary tract infections.
Heating fan
Heating fan suitable for persons who find it difficult to regulate body temperature.
Rain cape
Rain cape appropriate for wheelchair users
Dodger on adapted sailboat
Custom easy-to-use dodger keeps user warm and dry on boat; extremely suitable for persons with physical disabilities
Custom-built bathtub in larch wood
Larch wood bathtub with broad edge to help with transfers and stops for the feet – suitable for people with disabilities
Accessible sauna
Sauna increases well-being of person with quadriplegia
Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor
Hanging the compressor on a string can reduce vibrations.
Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users
Chaps are easy to put on and take off while sitting in a wheelchair.
Rain poncho for bicyclists
A rain poncho for bicyclists works as rain gear for wheelchair users.
Wheat cushion provides extra heat
Wheat cushion appropriate for persons who freeze easily.
Spray bottle with pump
A water spray bottle works well for cooling off on hot days.
Ceiling fan
The ceiling fan helps when it gets too hot in the summer; appropriate for persons who have problems with temperature regulation.
Electric space heater
Provides extra heat for persons who freeze easily.
Ceiling fan
Ceiling fan helps persons who have problems regulating body heat to sleep on hot summer nights.
Mobile shower/toilet chair on casters
Combined shower and toilet chair on castors
Massage device
For massages, to increase circulation and warm the body
Electric heating pad
Electric heating pad, practical for persons who have problems regulating body temperature
Cap with built-in cooling or heating elements
Custom-designed cap for persons with problems regulating body temperature
Rosemary oil for swollen feet
Susanne uses rosemary oil and avoids wearing support hose for swollen legs.
Air-to-air heat pump maintains even temperature
Since persons with high spinal cord injuries frequently do not tolerate excessively high or low temperatures it is important to maintain a constant temperature indoors
Heating fan with built-in thermostat
A heating fan by the workplace helps persons with impaired hand and/or arm function to avoid tension in their shoulders.
Cooling fan
Cooling fan for persons who have problems with temperature control.
Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users
Chaps-style trousers that can be put on without having to move from the wheelchair
Wheelchair accessible sauna
An accessible sauna that can be used while sitting on a shower chair on casters
Heating pad with timer
Heating pad with timer warms the bed
Vibrating foot bath
Vibrating foot bath can accelerate healing of wounds and improve circulation
Battery-operated frother
Frother suitable for persons with impaired hand function; useful for functions such as mixing medications
Heating fan
Used for extra heat in work room, appropriate for persons who get cold easily.
Whirlpool tub
A hot bath can help persons who find it difficult to stay warm and have problems with spasticity
Arm cycle with customized handlebars
Arm cycle with customized handlebars suitable as home exercise machine for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function.
Pressure relieving shower cushion
Used successfully in many contexts, such as the shower, airplane trips, the car, etc.