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Category: Mobility

Tips och ideas about: Driving a car


  • Ambulation (7)
  • Cycle/motorbike (18)
  • Driving a car (37)
  • Flying (8)
  • Moving around by wheelchair (118)
  • Transfers into and out of cars (34)
  • Transfers with lifting devices (26)
  • Turning over (2)
  • Using transportation (3)
  • Wheelchair transfer (49)

Car seat and infant carrier BRITAX DUALFIX

A car seat that can rotate 360 degrees – suitable for parents with disabilities [..]

Car seat and infant carrier BRITAX DUALFIX
Author Annna2016 Categories Baby chairs, Driving a car, SecurityTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Cybex Sirona Car seat

A car seat that can rotate 360 degrees – suitable for parents with disabilities [..]

Cybex Sirona Car seat
Author Annna2016 Categories Baby chairs, Driving a car, SecurityTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer from wheelchair to a minivan

Transfer technique into a minivan using sliding doors – suitable for wheelchair users with strong arms [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to a minivan
Author Vigand2016 Categories Driving a car, Mobility, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Removable hand controls

Easy mechanical solution for hand controls in the car – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Removable hand controls
Author Vigand2016 Categories Driving a carTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Automatic parking disc

Smart parking disc that automatically shows the time you parked – suitable for people with impaired hand function and/or impaired reach [..]

Automatic parking disc
Author Anonym 12016 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mobile hand controls for car

With mobile hand controls a person with disabilities can drive any automatic car [..]

Mobile hand controls for car
Author Sebastian2015 Categories Driving a car, Mobility on tripsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Protection for car seat

Custom sewn covers for the car seat protects both the user and the car seat from dirt when he places a wheelchair in the car [..]

Protection for car seat
Author Sten2014 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer to car

Built-in sliding board facilitates transfers to a car for wheelchair users [..]

Transfer to car
Author Sten2014 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Modified Chrysler minivan

– enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified Chrysler minivan
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accelerator and brake in modified car

Mechanical modification that enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Accelerator and brake in modified car
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified steering wheel

– enables people with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified steering wheel
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lift for modified van

– facilitates transfer to and from the car for people with disabilities [..]

Lift for modified van
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified van

– facilitates transfers between wheelchair and driver’s seat [..]

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified van
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified van

A van that can be fully controlled with a joystick – suitable for people with severe disabilities [..]

Modified van
Author Lars 12012 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Attaching wheelchair and seat belt in modified car

Modifications that make it safe for a person with disabilities to drive while seated in a manual wheelchair [..]

Attaching wheelchair and seat belt in modified car
Author Yasmin2012 Categories Driving a car, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified car key

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Modified car key
Author Yasmin2011 Categories Driving a car, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Control of car

Modification for accelerator and brake as well as for control of the steering wheel – make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to drive [..]

Control of car
Author Yasmin2011 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified minivan

– allows user to drive while sitting in a manual wheelchair [..]

Modified minivan
Author Yasmin2011 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair crane for car

Wheelchair crane that lifts a manual wheelchair into and out of the car trunk – suitable for people with disabilities and low strength [..]

Wheelchair crane for car
Author Caroline2009 Categories Driving a car, Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Garage in adapted house

Garage for minivan in adapted house [..]

Garage in adapted house
Author Erik2009 Categories Driving a car, Parking space/garageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from driver’s seat of car to wheelchair

Transfer technique for people with strong arms [..]

Transfer from driver’s seat of car to wheelchair
Author Jocke2008 Categories Driving a carTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Motorized car trunk

Motorized car trunk aids persons with disabilities [..]

Motorized car trunk
Author Ronny2008 Categories Driving a car, Opening/closingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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)

Driving a car for people with disabilities

A car that is suitable for persons with impaired gait and impaired function in hands and arms [..]

Driving a car for people with disabilities
Author Mats 22008 Categories Driving a carTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Travel hand control unit for car

Easy to install travel hand control unit for car with automatic transmission – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Travel hand control unit for car
Author Anonym 122008 Categories Driving a carTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Miniature wheel in adapted minivan

Miniature wheel with attachment for arm and hand – a solution for driving for persons with high spinal cord injury [..]

Miniature wheel in adapted minivan
Author Anders2007 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Gearbox in adapted automatic car

Shifting the car’s gears with a mouth stick – a solution for drivers with high spinal cord injuries [..]

Gearbox in adapted automatic car
Author Anders2007 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan

Wheelchair attachment for persons who drive while sitting in an electric wheelchair [..]

Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan
Author Anders2007 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Path between garage and house in accessible housing

Short dry path between house and garage – important for persons who use electric wheelchairs and who drive cars [..]

Path between garage and house in accessible housing
Author Anders2007 Categories Driving a car, Parking space/garage, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted minivan

Minivan – modified for a person with high spinal cord injury [..]

Adapted minivan
Author Anders2007 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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    • Ambulation
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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
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