High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tea strainer

Tea strainer, easy to use for people with impaired hand function

Handle for bottle

Handle to attach to ordinary bottles – aids people who have impaired hand function

Transfer to toilet

Transfer to the toilet for a person who uses a wheelchair and has impaired arm/hand function

Three-tier serving platter

Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold

Transfer from the wheelchair to the car

Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function

Lifting the wheelchair into the car

Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function

Holder for electric toothbrush

Custom-designed holder in orthotic material

Transfer from wheelchair to toilet

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia

Transfer from toilet to wheelchair

Transfer technique for persons with tetraplegia

Transfer from bed to wheelchair

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia

Transfer from wheelchair to bed

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia

Adapted door for wheelchair users

An extra handle close to the door hinges makes it easier for a person who drives a wheelchair to close a door

Adapted bowl for microwave oven

Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it

Modified trousers

Zipper with loop on the inseam of the trousers facilitates draining the urine bag – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Adapted barbecue tool

Enables persons with impaired hand function to barbecue

‘Camelbak’ hydration system

With the ‘camelbak’ water is always accessible when lying in bed – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Transfer from floor to wheelchair with help

– a technique with the help of one person

Undressing: trousers, socks, and shoes

A technique for wheelchair users with impaired hand function and balance

Transfer from wheelchair to floor with assistance

A technique with the help of an assistant

Dressing: trousers, socks, and shoes

A dressing technique for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function and impaired balance

Laundry room

It is important for people with disabilities who cannot do the laundry themselves to maintain control and be able to access the laundry room

Wall-mounted shower stool with armrest

Stable wall-mounted shower stool for easy transfers with sliding board

Mechanical elevator opener

An emergency solution that makes it possible for a user in a wheelchair with impaired hand function to open the elevator door from the inside, if this should not occur automatically

Modified trousers

Modified trousers that keep the stomach warm – appropriate for wheelchair users

Camera on stand

Camera attached with stand/holder on electric wheelchair

Assistive device to drain bladder for wheelchair users

Hook that holds trousers out of the way while draining the bladder

Custom-designed scale

Scale for person who sits in wheelchair

China mug with thermal insulation

Easy-grip mug with rubber ring that insulates – suitable for persons with loss of sensation

Modified knife

Modified knife – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)

A technique for intermittent catheterization without having to touch the catheter, which provides better hygiene.

Battery-operated compressor for wheelchair tires

Portable electric air pump for wheelchair tires

Modified trousers

Customized trousers – suitable for wheelchair users with impaired hand function

Modified thigh strap

Strap that holds together a wheelchair user’s thighs, modified so that persons with impaired hand function can close it without assistance

Closure of modified trousers

Velcro closure for trousers with hook and loop works for persons with impaired hand function

“Urination hook” with cam cleat

The urination hook is an assistive device for persons with compromised arm/hand function who have to relieve themselves intermittently

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

Universal holder on wrist bandage

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

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

Paper storage in workroom

Paper and documents stored in drawers are convenient and easy to see – suitable for persons with limited reach

Placement of computer in adapted workplace

Being able to see the back of the computer makes it easier for people with disabilities to work. It is easier to explain to others how to change cables, etc.

Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan

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

Fabric bag for control units

Convenient storage for remote control units, always accessible, suitable for persons with disabilities

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

Writing with mouth

Writing with the mouth – an option for people who do not have any arm/hand function

Open and close terrace door in adapted house

A simple modification enables a person with a high spinal cord injury to open and close a sliding door without assistance

Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube

By attaching the urine tube to a holder and modifying the valve a person with highly impaired hand function can drain the bladder without assistance

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

Mouth stick

An important assistive device for a person with a high spinal cord injury that can be used in many different situations

Miniature wheel in adapted minivan

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

Gearbox in adapted automatic car

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

Accessible clothes closet

Wheelchair accessible, easy to see clothes closet

Wooden deck outside adapted house

Spacious wooden deck suitable for wheelchair users

Accessible storage

Storage unit with additional open space under roof

Storage shelf by patio

Practical wooden shelf makes it easy for a wheelchair user to set the table

Accelerator and brake controls in adapted minivan

A person with a high spinal cord injury can operate adapted accelerator and brake controls by fixing his or her hand in place

Turn signal and headlight controls in adapted minivan

The controls for driving the car are placed in the wheelchair headrest – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive

Remote control for garage door

Remote control for garage door – appropriate for people with disabilities who drive

Workplace at home

Workplace for a person with high spinal cord injury allows user to work from home

Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair

Binoculars on a stand work well for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Seatbelt in adapted minivan

Permanently fastened seatbelt – a solution for persons who cannot fasten the seatbelt without assistance and who drive while sitting in the wheelchair

Attachment on wheelchair

A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Cruise control in adapted minivan

Use of elbow to operate cruise control – a possibility for persons with high spinal cord injuries

Adaptation of joystick on electric wheelchair

A cradle makes it possible for a person without dexterity to control an electric wheelchair with a joystick

Modified garage

Modified garage for a person who drives a minivan equipped with a ramp on the side

Holder for electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrush in holder enables a person with impaired hand function to brush teeth without assistance

Modified kitchen table

A round table with a pedestal leg in the middle can be suitable for wheelchair users

Adapted eating utensils

Adapted eating utensils make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to eat without assistance

Drinking water directly from the faucet

A method for persons with high spinal cord injury to drink water

Glassed-in terrace

Spacious terrace in wheelchair accessible house

Control for TV, stereo, etc

Remote controls with foam rubber and writing stick make it possible for persons with impaired hand function to use TV, stereo, etc

Customized modified kitchen

A kitchen designed for a person with a high spinal cord injury

Adapted minivan

Minivan – modified for a person with high spinal cord injury

Bathroom in wheelchair accessible single-story home

Bathroom with ceiling lift and whirlpool tub

Controlling computer with head mouse

Suspending a headset from the ceiling makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to put it on

Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function and who find it difficult to bend over to reach the floor

Massage hair brush with handle

Simple and practical handle on a hair brush – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Pull-out bathroom mirror

Easy to use mirror for persons with impaired hand function

Corner cabinet with carousel in accessible kitchen

Carousel cabinet makes it easy to see contents and increases accessibility – suitable for wheelchair users

Adapted shower handle

“Selecta band” on shower handle makes it possible for persons without dexterity to hold on in the shower

Ramp design, exit to garden

A ramp design with built-in seating area leads from the kitchen to the garden

Adapted bathroom

Adapted bathroom – suitable for a wheelchair user

Seating with folding table

Folding table – a place to sit in the sun

Fire extinguisher

Reliable and easy to use equipment to extinguish fire.

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

Storage for draining materials

Bureau with drawers is easily accessible and easy to see for wheelchair users.

Tiled patios

Paving or tiles increases accessibility for persons who have compromised arm strength and use a manual wheelchair

Computer workstation at home with MouseTrapper

MouseTrapper facilitates computer work – suitable for persons who have or are at risk of having shoulder problems

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