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Tips och ideas about: Travelling


  • Communication on trips (2)
  • Flying (2)
  • Housing on trips (6)
  • Looking after ones health on trips (3)
  • Mobility on trips (13)
  • Preparing meals on trips (1)
  • Self care on trips (20)
  • Transportation of objects (6)
  • Using transportation on trips (2)

Mobile toilet

A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities [..]

Mobile toilet
Author Helena2017 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Self care on trips, Toileting, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Lightweight, convenient folding electric wheelchair

– easy to bring along in the car and on trips [..]

Lightweight, convenient folding electric wheelchair
Author Christer2017 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Using transportation on tripsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Small folding and portable mobil hoist

– makes trips easier [..]

Small folding and portable mobil hoist
Author Will2017 Categories Mobility on trips, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Accessible hotels all over the world

A platform that arranges accessible hotels all over the world [..]

Accessible hotels all over the world
Author Sebastian2015 Categories Housing on tripsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

Plane trip using electric wheelchair (Permobil)

The control unit of an electric wheelchair is dismounted to protect it during the plane trip [..]

Plane trip using electric wheelchair (Permobil)
Author Ragge2015 Categories Flying, FlyingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Harness for easy transfers

– makes transfers simple both for the user and the assistant [..]

Harness for easy transfers
Author Anonym 192015 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Scooter for travel

Small, convenient electric scooter that can easily be disassembled – suitable for travel [..]

Scooter for travel
Author Anders 32011 Categories Flying, Mobility on trips, Moving around by wheelchairTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips

– suitable for people with impaired sensation [..]

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips
Author Mikael2010 Categories Flying, Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hand wash in handbag

– reduces risk of infection – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Hand wash in handbag
Author Irene2010 Categories Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing urinary infections, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

USB memory with medical information

Accessible medical information suitable for people with specific diagnoses and medical care needs [..]

USB memory with medical information
Author Caroline2010 Categories Communication on trips, Handling of medicineTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Self-inflating shower cushion

A self-inflating seat pad works well as shower cushion – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired sensation [..]

Self-inflating shower cushion
Author Anonym 122010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Suitcase with wheelchair symbol

Wheelchair symbol on suitcases makes it easy to find suitcase at baggage claim [..]

Suitcase with wheelchair symbol
Author Caroline2009 Categories Transportation of objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Travel kitchen

Kitchen travel kit that makes it easy for a person who uses a wheelchair to prepare food, even if the environment is not adapted [..]

Travel kitchen
Author Tomas2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Preparing meals, Preparing meals on tripsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Accessible RV with ceiling lift

Specially furnished RV allows a woman with disabilities to travel on vacation with her family (husband and two children) and her personal assistant [..]

Accessible RV with ceiling lift
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Housing on trips, Recreation, leisureTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Pivoting toilet in RV

– makes bathroom visits easier for people who need assistance [..]

Pivoting toilet in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Self care with assistance, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Custom-built shower chair for adapted RV

Custom-built shower chair saves room and makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to shower in an RV [..]

Custom-built shower chair for adapted RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower in RV

Custom shower stall with ceiling lift and shower chair – suitable for a person with extensive disabilities [..]

Shower in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ramp to adapted RV

Custom-designed stable ramp for adapted RV – an option for people who drive wheelchairs [..]

Ramp to adapted RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Housing on tripsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ceiling lift in RV

Ceiling lift with bent U track make transfers possible in RV – suitable for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Ceiling lift in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Hood to protect joystick

A metal hood protects electric wheelchair joystick during plane trips [..]

Hood to protect  joystick
Author Erik2009 Categories Flying, Flying, Travelling, Using transportation on tripsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair E-fix

An electric wheelchair that can easily be converted to a manual wheelchair – appropriate for travel [..]

Wheelchair E-fix
Author Erik2009 Categories Mobility on trips, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator

Works well with the right luggage and preparations [..]

Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator
Author Nina2008 Categories Housing on trips, Mobility on trips, Self care on trips, Transportation of objects, Travelling with personal assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Hockey pucks

Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds – suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

Hockey pucks
Author Nina2008 Categories Mobility on trips, Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Portable basin for washing hair

Assistive device to wash hair while sitting in a wheelchair – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Portable basin for washing hair
Author Nina2008 Categories Self care on trips, Self care with assistance, Travelling with personal assistance, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Folding floor lift

Folding lift that can be transported in 3 bags [..]

Folding floor lift
Author Martin2007 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Sanitary pad and cover for urinary incontinence during travel

Old-fashioned diaper cover combined with sanitary pads for urinary incontinence for use while traveling abroad. [..]

Sanitary pad and cover for urinary incontinence during travel
Author Anonym 82007 Categories Self care on tripsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Sheet for urinary incontinence

Sheet to have at home or while traveling, useful for persons with urinary incontinence. [..]

Sheet for urinary incontinence
Author Anonym 82007 Categories Bedroom, Self care on tripsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Toilet seat – modification of ordinary wheelchair

Toilet seat – customized wheelchair seat, facilitates bathroom visits when traveling [..]

Toilet seat – modification of ordinary wheelchair
Author Heidi2007 Categories Self care on trips, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Backpack that fits well with wheelchair

Narrow backpack model, fits well for long trips with wheelchair [..]

Backpack that fits well with wheelchair
Author Heidi2007 Categories Transportation of objectsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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