Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function
High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
Holder for electric toothbrush
Custom-designed holder in orthotic material
Tray that sits steadily on lap
Tray appropriate for people who sit in a wheelchair
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
Transfer from bed to wheelchair
Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia
Transfer from wheelchair to bed
Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia
Transfer from wheelchair to toilet
Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia
Transfer from toilet to wheelchair
Transfer technique for persons with tetraplegia
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
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
Dressing: trousers, socks, and shoes
A dressing technique for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function and impaired balance
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
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
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
Modified trousers
Modified trousers that keep the stomach warm – appropriate for wheelchair users
Camera on stand
Camera attached with stand/holder on electric wheelchair
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
Assistive device to drain bladder for wheelchair users
Hook that holds trousers out of the way while draining the bladder
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bed, electric adjustable
A solution for a double bed when one member of the couple needs an electric bed
Accessible kitchen
Accessible kitchen with adjustable height work surfaces and wall-mounted cabinets – suitable for wheelchair users
Entrance to wheelchair accessible home
Modified home with elevator that also serves as wheelchair accessible entrance
Clothes closet
Practical wheelchair-accessible clothes closet
Sink with faucet and pull-out hand shower
With the pull-out hand shower a pot that is standing on the stove can be filled with water – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function
Pull-out board with custom handle
A handle in orthotic material makes it possible for a person with impaired hand function to pull out a sliding board
Adapted door for wheelchair user
Wide doors blend in with the style of the house
Microwave oven on sliding board
Microwave oven on sliding board – a solution for wheelchair users who have limited reach
Washbasin and storage
Washbasin with spacer unit and support for forearms – suitable for wheelchair users and persons with compromised arm/hand function
Removing a dish from a microwave oven
Technique for wheelchair user with impaired hand function for using a countertop microwave oven
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
Paper storage at workstation
Storage in drawers provides easy access to paper and documents – suitable for persons with limited reach