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Category: Mobility

Tips och ideas about: Transfers into and out of cars


  • Ambulation (7)
  • Cycle/motorbike (18)
  • Driving a car (36)
  • 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)

Custom designed lift for car

– lift that allows a person with extensive disabilities to get into a car with open roof [..]

Custom designed lift for car
Author Robert 22017 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Transfers with lifting devicesTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

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 Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer from minivan to wheelchair

Transfer technique from a car with sliding doors – suitable for wheelchair users with strong arms [..]

Transfer from minivan to wheelchair
Author Vigand2016 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags 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)

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 car

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

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

Homemade sliding board for transfers to and from car

– Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Homemade sliding board for transfers to and from car
Author Ola2012 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Tetra quick release

Tetra quick release enables people with impaired hand function to remove and attach the rear wheels from and to the wheelchair [..]

Tetra quick release
Author Magnus2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, 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)

Bag for folding sliding board

Custom-sewn bag for sliding board that can be attached to the wheelchair [..]

Bag for folding sliding board
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Transporting, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car

– suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car
Author Anders 32011 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of cars, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Adapted sliding board

Sliding board with extra anti-slip material [..]

Adapted sliding board
Author Mikael2010 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Strap as assistive device for transfers

Strap around thighs facilitates transfers – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Strap as assistive device for transfers
Author Mikael2010 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted quickrelease

– makes it possible for people with impaired hand function to independently put on/take off wheelchair wheels [..]

Adapted quickrelease
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Garage in adapted house

Two-car garage with direct entry to the house – suitable for people with disabilities who drive a van with ramp on the side [..]

Garage in adapted house
Author Karolina2009 Categories Parking space/garage, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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)

Small transfer mat

Small convenient transfer mat to avoid chafing during transfers [..]

Small transfer mat
Author Anonym 142009 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer from the wheelchair to the car

Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function [..]

Transfer from the wheelchair to the car
Author Tobias2008 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lifting the wheelchair into the car

Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function [..]

Lifting the wheelchair into the car
Author Tobias2008 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from wheelchair to driver’s seat in car

Transfer technique for wheelchair users who have strong arms [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to driver’s seat in car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

Garage adapted to minivan

In order to avoid a slope for the car ramp, the level of the ground at the side of the garage was raised to the same level as the floor of the car – suitable for persons with compromised arm function [..]

Garage adapted to minivan
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Parking space/garage, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Securing the wheelchair during transfers to and from the car

A simple strap can prevent the wheelchair from sliding away when transferring to and from the car [..]

Securing the wheelchair during transfers to and from the car
Author Tobias2007 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Passenger seat cover

Custom-sewn cover for passenger seat – suitable for wheelchair users who place the wheelchair on the passenger seat when driving [..]

Passenger seat cover
Author Tobias2007 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair gloves

Individually manufactured gloves used for transfers (to or from wheelchair) and when operating the wheelchair. [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Gert2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Specially designed sliding board

Specially designed sliding board is easier to pull out from underneath the user after transfers [..]

Specially designed sliding board
Author Glenn2005 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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Kategorier av tips

  • Mobility
    • Ambulation
    • Cycle/motorbike
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    • Transfers into and out of cars
    • Transfers with lifting devices
    • Turning over
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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
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