An elevator that fits in with the style of the house and makes it wheelchair accessible
High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
Rotating bookcase on casters
Practical space-saving bookcase – suitable for persons with limited reach
Stable soap pump
Soap pump makes it easier for persons with impaired hand function to use soap
Sliding door to bedroom, etc
Sliding door with large handles – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function
Dining table
By pulling out a drawer a wheelchair user can sit at a table that she or he otherwise could not slide in under
Wheelchair accessible house
Successful modification of old two-story home
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
Exercise gloves
Exercise gloves make it possible to keep a steady grip on exercise equipment for persons with compromised or no dexterity
Accessible entrance
An aluminum frame and a platform elevator make an apartment building from the turn of the last century accessible for wheelchair users.
Custom-designed kitchen
Custom-designed kitchen for a person who uses a wheelchair
Storage of household utensils and food
Easy to see and easily accessible kitchen drawer – appropriate for wheelchair users
Counter without lower cabinet in accessible kitchen
Fixed counter without lower cabinet – appropriate in a kitchen used only by a wheelchair user
Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Refrigerator and freezer with large easy-grip handles – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function
Dishwasher in accessible kitchen
For persons who cannot reach far it is important that the dishwasher baskets are designed so that all kinds of dishes can be placed toward the front of the baskets
Waste-sorting cabinet
Practical waste-sorting cabinet that opens automatically
Transporting objects
Trays make it easy for wheelchair users to transport objects
Draining hot water from pot
Cooking pasta without assistance – technique for a person with compromised function and strength in arms and hands
Cooktop with knee space underneath
Touch panel on cooktop – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Washbasin in adapted bathroom
Built-in washbasin with easily accessible low bathroom cabinets – suitable for wheelchair users
Kitchen utensils
Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function
Elevated toilet seat
An elevated toilet seat makes it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the toilet.
Guitar Hero – video game controlled with guitar
Video game provides good hand training
Elevator in multilevel apartment
Installing an elevator makes both floors of a multilevel apartment accessible for wheelchair users
Accessible balcony
Balcony without threshold facilitates passage for wheelchair users
Custom-designed multilevel apartment
Open, light custom-designed multilevel apartment for wheelchair user
Modified exercise bike
A quiet exercise bike modified into an arm cycle – suitable for wheelchair users
Adapted forceps for using microlax
Individually adapted forceps – an assistive device to enable persons with impaired hand function to take care of bowel management without assistance
Bowel management
Emptying the microlax tube with two hands – a technique for persons with impaired hand function
Applying mascara
Applying make-up independently for a person without dexterity
Eat with fork
Wheelchair glove makes it easier for persons with impaired hand function to hold a fork
Applying blusher
A person without dexterity can still apply make-up
Wheelchair gloves
Custom-made gloves used for wheelchair driving and to hold utensils such as a pen or fork in place
Applying eye shadow
A person without dexterity can still apply make-up
Manual wheelchair with “e-motion” wheel
E-motion wheels make it easier to operate the wheelchair – appropriate for persons with poor function of the arms
Easing strain on buttocks
Technique for persons with poor balance and impaired arm/hand function to ease strain on buttocks
Securing feet to wheelchair foot bar
Foot strap for feet – suitable for wheelchair users with spasticity
Transfer from wheelchair to bed
Simple lift technique with an assistant’s help, but without a lift
Turning e-motion wheel motor on and off
The user has learned how to directly push the on/off button for the e-motion wheel motor in order to avoid bringing the remote control
Brushing teeth
Electric toothbrush makes brushing teeth easier for persons with impaired hand function
Work table
Work table suitable for wheelchair users
Open a desk drawer
Opening a desk drawer with the index finger, a technique that works for persons without dexterity
Typing on computer
Maneuvering on the computer with a regular pen
Writing by hand
Writing by hand with the help of a wheelchair glove – technique for persons without dexterity
Turning pages
Wheelchair gloves make it easier for persons with impaired hand function to turn pages
Painting (oil and sketching)
Holding a pen or brush with the help of wheelchair gloves – a good method for persons without dexterity
Eraser
Holding an eraser with the help of wheelchair gloves – a good method for persons without dexterity
Pivoting key cabinet with mirror
Wall-mounted pivoting mirror at right height – suitable for wheelchair users
Applying eyeliner
A person without dexterity can still apply make-up
Transfer from bed to wheelchair
A simple lift technique with the help of a person but without a lift
Adapted holder for urine bag
Independent emptying of urine bag with adapted attachment strap
Custom-designed dental floss holder
Independent use of dental floss for a person with impaired hand function
Opener for urine bag drain valve
A custom-designed opener together with adapted attachment strap (see associated tip) make it possible for a user with impaired hand function to independently drain the urine bag
Storage unit on casters
Practical portable open storage unit in bathroom
Accessible kitchen
Convenient kitchen for wheelchair users
Shower chair with back and armrest
Shower and toilet chair with soft back and fixed armrest
Corner couch at same height as wheelchair
Couch at same height as wheelchair facilitates transfers
Separate cabinet with storage drawers and counter
Custom-built separate cabinet is easily accessible and practical for wheelchair users
Electric adjustable cabinet in accessible kitchen
Adjustable-height upper cabinet in accessible kitchen
Vacuum cleaner
Cleaning with vacuum cleaner for wheelchair users
Storage furniture for toys
Lightweight portable storage furniture is convenient for wheelchair users
Storage crate on casters
Storage crate on casters – easy to move for wheelchair users
Double bed with electric adjustable bottom
Electric adjustable bed can be an advantage for people who have problems coughing
Tray
Plastic lid for microwave oven – suitable as a tray for wheelchair users
Low shelf for magazine storage
A low shelf with open compartments is easily accessible for wheelchair users
Customized syringe for microlax
With a customized syringe a person with impaired hand function can self-administer microlax
Oven in modified kitchen
Oven with side-hinged door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to place bakeware in oven and to remove it
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
Peristeen rectal irrigation
Independent emptying of bowel for quadriplegics with impaired hand function
Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
It is important to place things where a wheelchair user can reach them
Modified car
Modified car suitable for persons with high quadriplegia with partial arm/hand function
Sitting tailor style for bowel management
Tailor-style position on toilet makes it possible for a quadriplegic to take care of bowel management independently
Pantry with slide-out storage
Easily visible and accessible pantry – suitable for wheelchair users
Mirror on long handle
The mirror makes it easy for a quadriplegic to take care of bowel management independently
‘Urination hook’
The ‘urination hook’ is an assistive device for persons with compromised arm/hand function who performe intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC).
Closet with sliding doors
Spacious accessible closet – suitable for wheelchair users
Passenger seat cover
Custom-sewn cover for passenger seat – suitable for wheelchair users who place the wheelchair on the passenger seat when driving
Bathroom with elevated toilet and sliding door
Sliding doors save room in tight spaces, appropriate for wheelchair users
Accessible faucet
Faucet sits on front edge of sink – easily accessible for persons with compromised arm and hand function
Buttoning buttons
A method to button trouser button for persons with impaired hand function
Pull up trousers while sitting in wheelchair
Method for wheelchair user with compromised arm/hand function to pull up trousers
Using zipper on trousers
Persons with impaired dexterity can use a zipper if they attach a key ring to it.
Shoes with Velcro closure
Shoes with Velcro closure suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Refrigerator and freezer with large handles at the right height for wheelchair users
Attaching sheets
Garters prevent sheets from slipping off – appropriate for persons who use electric beds
Sleeve protector for wheelchair users
Protects shirts and sweaters when manually driving the wheelchair
Kitchen cabinet in accessible kitchen
The tall cabinets contain many shelves (the lower ones) that are accessible for wheelchair users
Hair brush on stand
Hair brush on stand – assistive device makes scratching possible for persons without active hand function
Remote control for wall radio
The remote control unit for the radio is always accessible from the bed
Leg rest for electric wheelchair
Easily assembled leg rest, used to be able to sleep in electric wheelchair
Microwave oven
People without active hand function can independently heat food and prepare coffee in the microwave.
Simple mechanical door closer
Simple solution for wheelchair users to close outward-opening doors
Onion and vegetable cutter
An assistive device that quickly and easily cuts onions and other vegetables – suitable for persons who lack active hand function
Stand – the user’s “third hand”
A telescopic slide-out iron rod/stand to which many types of equipment can be attached. This stand enables a user who does not have any active hand function to hold on to various types of equipment.
Custom-designed carving fork
Fork enables a person without active hand function to turn food in frying pan.
Speaker phone on swivel arm
Adapted speaker phone works for a person without active hand function
Using dental floss
A person with impaired hand and arm function can use dental floss using only mouth and tongue movements
Adapted radio
Simple modifications make a transistor radio manageable for a person with impaired hand function
Camera on stand
Camera on stand that a person without active hand function can operate