Practical wheelchair-accessible clothes closet
High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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
Waste-sorting cabinet
Practical waste-sorting cabinet that opens automatically
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
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
Kitchen utensils
Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function
Washbasin in adapted bathroom
Built-in washbasin with easily accessible low bathroom cabinets – suitable for wheelchair users
Guitar Hero – video game controlled with guitar
Video game provides good hand training
Elevated toilet seat
An elevated toilet seat makes it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the toilet.
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
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
Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Refrigerator and freezer with large easy-grip handles – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function
Counter without lower cabinet in accessible kitchen
Fixed counter without lower cabinet – appropriate in a kitchen used only by a wheelchair user
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
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
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
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
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
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
Accessible faucet
Faucet sits on front edge of sink – easily accessible for persons with compromised arm and 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
Buttoning buttons
A method to button trouser button 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
Customized wheelchair table
Wheelchair table enables a person with impaired arm and hand function to eat, read and write
Adapted dosette
The dosette is useful for persons with impaired hand function
Writing stick for computer
Simple mouth stick can be used for pocket calculators and certain computer functions (pressing multiple keys) – suitable for persons without active hand function
Listen to radio and control bed
Opportunity to listen to radio in bed without disturbing a partner; suitable for persons who have compromised hand/arm function.
Razor on stand
Razor enables persons without active hand function to shave independently
Adapted eating utensils
Orthosis makes independent eating possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury.
Adapted mouse
Simple modifications enable a person with impaired hand function to use a mouse with trackball
Thermometer and clock on wheelchair
A thermometer and clock that are always accessible
Safety string for wheelchair
Discrete string prevents a person who operates an electric wheelchair and has poor balance from falling forward
Radio on electric wheelchair
A radio that the user can bring along on the electric wheelchair
Hold and transport a bottle
A small specially designed assistive device for persons without active hand function, which makes it possible to take a bottle out of the cooler and to transport it
Wireless switch
Adapted wireless remote control for switch