– convert wheelchair into a hand/arm bike
Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)
Simplified lift for infant car seat
A parent with poor core balance found a way to lift the baby into an ordinary car seat installed directly on the back seat
Baby harness
A harness intended for prams/baby carriages fits perfectly as a harness for the wheelchair. It works well as a “handle” to lift the child up from the floor.
Check wounds using camera on selfie stick
A selfie stick makes it possible to keep an eye on the entire body – suitable for people with disabilities and impaired sensation
Custom-made wheelchair gloves
Custom sewn wheelchair gloves with friction surface on the thumb that facilitates wheelchair driving for people with impaired hand function
Handbike
Power-assisted handbike that can be clipped on a manual wheelchair – allows bicycling on equal terms
Stairlift safety
– user always has an alarm with him when riding on stairlift
Bed with boxspring
– ordinary bed may work well for people with disabilities
Getting up from the floor with assistive device
Getting up from the floor using a staircase and a long sliding board – a technique for wheelchair users
Winter tires
Aggressive tires for manual wheelchair facilitates winter wheelchair driving
Stairlift with chair
Stairlift with chair – can make a two-storey house with narrow stairwells wheelchair-accessible
Plastic transport basket
Facilitates shopping and transporting objects – suitable for wheelchair users
Cushion between knees
A cushion that separates the legs can reduce neurogenic pain that people with spinal cord injury may have
Cushion in lumbar region reduces neurogenic pain
A cushion that could help prevent neurogenic pain and spasticity in people with spinal cord injuries
Homemade sliding board for transfers to and from car
– Suitable for wheelchair users
Garage that still works during power failure
Through a simple modified door, the user can leave the garage even in a power failure
Adapted bathroom
Space-saving interior of a bathroom for disabled people
Bite guard helpful for a good night’s sleep
Bite guard can help people who have difficulty turning in bed avoid sleep apnea
Squeegee with short handle
Squeegee and sloping bathroom floor make it easier to wipe dry after a shower – suitable for wheelchair users
Work gloves as wheelchair gloves
Leather work gloves work well as wheelchair gloves
A string that facilitates turning in bed
Simple adaptation that facilitates turning in bed – suitable for persons with disabilities
Adapted wedge cushion for comfortable position on side in bed
– suitable for people with disabilities
Transfers with sliding board to and from the toilet
– reduces pain in chest and shoulder muscles
Support cushion
A practical cushion that makes it easier to achieve a better, more relaxed body position – suitable for people with reduced trunk balance
Picking a baby up from the floor
– a technique for people with tetraplegia
Putting a baby down on the floor
– a technique for people with tetraplegia
Picking a child up from the floor
– technique for people with low tetraplegia whose children can stand up on their own
Legs in raised position in active wheelchair
Holding legs in raised position accelerates wound healing
Motorcycle for wheelchair users
The motorcycle can be operated while sitting in a wheelchair
Adapted laundry room
Well-planned practical laundry room – suitable for wheelchair users
Garage in adapted house
Two-car garage with direct entry to the house – suitable for people with disabilities who drive a van with ramp on the side
Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen
Telescoping track makes it easy to put food in/take food out of the oven
Accessible sauna
Simple adaptation in sauna – suitable for wheelchair users
Trivet
Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots – suitable for people with disabilities
Adapted bathroom
Spacious and well-planned adapted bathroom for a person who uses a wheelchair and the entire family
Placement of dishwasher
Careful planning of dishwasher placement makes it possible to load and unload dishes without having to move – suitable for wheelchair users
Sink at different heights
Placement of sink and drawers in adapted bathroom
Desk and dining table close to the kitchen
Practical desk and workplace next to the kitchen – suitable for wheelchair users
Automatic bathroom wastebasket
Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities
Specially designed washbasin
Pull-out washbasin next to toilet chair for convenient toileting for people with disabilities
Shower basket with suction cups
Practical organizer for shower accessories – suitable for people with disabilities
Wall-mounted shower chair
Stable, convenient and space-saving shower chair – suitable for wheelchair users
Bathtub in adapted bathroom
Ordinary bathtub in adapted bathroom – a possibility for people with disabilities
Angled grab bar
Angled easy-grip grab bar – suitable in an adapted bathroom
Toilet in adapted bathroom
Wall-mounted toilet with folding armrest – suitable for wheelchair users
Closet in the bedroom
Practically designed bedroom closet – suitable for families where one member uses a wheelchair
Freezer with slide-out bins
Large freezer in modified kitchen – wheelchair users only reach the lower sliding bins
Easy-slide drawers in accessible kitchen
The content of the kitchen cabinets is easily organized and easily accessible for wheelchair users
Mobile laundry basket
Laundry basket on casters is convenient for wheelchair users
Accessible kitchen in newly built house
Large kitchen designed for wheelchair users and the entire family
Microwave oven
Position of microwave oven in accessible kitchen
Positioning cushion that can support the entire body
– provides firm support and reduces shoulder pain
Custom-made hand and nail file
File surface placed on a bottle provides a good handle – suitable for people with impaired hand function
Mirror to check ulcers
It is important for people with impaired sensation to check their skin regularly
Vinyl-backed terry cloth
Vinyl-backed terry cloth protects the wheelchair or lounge chair from becoming wet after a swim or shower
Heating pad for microwave oven
Heating pad – a good assistive device for people who freeze easily
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
Organized tool storage
Tools mounted at right height – organized and easily accessible for wheelchair users
Furniture on casters
Furniture on casters is easy to move – suitable for wheelchair users
Wheelchair – trunk support to Panthera
Soft trunk support in wheelchair helps maintain balance
Wheelchair – extra Velcro straps for fine-tuning of wheelchair back
– makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
Wheelchair – Engblom comfort footrest
Padded footrest on wheelchair prevents pressure ulcers when barefoot
Wheelchair – adapted calf strap
A broad padded calf strap makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
Wheelchair – strap that holds wheelchair cushion in place
Wheelchair transfers are easier when the cushion doesn’t slide around or bend
Long-reach stapler
Long-reach stapler makes sewing easier for people with impaired hand function
Japanese saw
Makes it easier to saw – suitable for persons with impaired strength and balance
Knife sharpener
– an easy way to sharpen knives
Lap tray that stays on lap
Tray with many applications for people who drive a wheelchair
Small easy-grip thermos
Thermos with good handle and automatic lid – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Door mat with good absorption
Easy-care door mat with good absorption – suitable for wheelchair users
Single-leg camera stand (monopod)
Aids wheelchair users in photography
Bathroom – shower handle
A long and stable shower hose together with a convenient shower nozzle – suitable for people who shower while sitting on a shower chair
Sliding mat for transfers
The sliding mat prevents chafing and requires less strength during transfers to the bed or shower chair
Handy storage
Transparent storage boxes help to keep things organized and make it easy to find for people who can’t take boxes down from a shelf – suitable for wheelchair users and/or people with poor hand function
Transfer to bathtub with assistance
Removal of the front and end plates of the bathtub, a place to sit next to the bathtub and a belt to wear during the transfer make it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the bathtub
Taking photos
An aluminum suitcase makes it easy to hold the camera steady without a stand – suitable for wheelchair users.
Music – playing the harmonica
– a good fun way to improve lung capacity
Transfer belt EasyBelt
EasyBelt facilitate transfers – suitable for wheelchair users who need help with transfers
Handy packing
Aluminum suitcases for storage of fragile items such as music and computer accessories – can also be used as support or tray on lap for wheelchair users
“Push stick” for wheelchair
A simple assistive device for people who cannot manage independently with a manual wheelchair in certain situations
Custom-designed microlax doser
A simple custom modification to hold, insert, and empty the microlax tube – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE
A wheelchair cushion that prevents decubitus ulcers – suitable for persons who lack sensation
Foot rest on wheelchair
The foot rest helps position feet properly and prevents pressure ulcers when the user does not wear shoes
Attractive tires and spokes for wheelchair wheels
Colorful light tires and spokes for manual wheelchair
Computer workstation
Ergonomic computer workstation – suitable for persons with tetraplegia
Sugar shaker
The sugar shaker fits well in the hand and is easy to use for persons with impaired hand function
Kitchen – dishwasher Miele
Slide-out flatware compartment makes it easy to see and sort flatware – suitable for wheelchair users or persons who have difficulties to bend
Grip device for pepper mill
A can opener that is also useful for a pepper mill – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Convenient shower and toilet chair with soft seat
Soft seat on shower chair facilitates transfers for wheelchair users.
Portable electronic sewing machine
Lightweight sewing machine with hand controls and automatic threading – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function
Kitchen – electric stick mixer
Stick mixer – an extremely useful household appliance for persons with impaired hand function
Soft seat for toilet
Soft seat – suitable for persons with loss of sensation
Kitchen – dishwasher detergent dispenser ‘Quickdisk’
Practical dishwasher detergent dispenser – useful for persons with impaired hand function and for the environment
Extra support for toilet chair
Reinforced water reservoir extends life span of toilet chair used by persons who drive a wheelchair and have poor balance
Cutting board with hole
Easy to handle for persons with impaired hand function
Peeling potatoes
Cutting off the edges of the potato first and using a Y-shaped peeler makes the task easier for a person with impaired hand function
Washbasin cabinet in adapted bathroom
Washbasin cabinet with curtain and shelf with cut-out section make it easier for wheelchair users to come close and maintain balance
Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin
Practical easy to use rolling pin – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Bathroom – squeegee with telescope handle
Squeegee with adjustable handle facilitates cleaning for wheelchair users
Custom-made butter knife
Butter knife with custom-made handle sits well in the hand – suitable for persons with impaired hand function