– a way to lift the child into a highchair for wheelchair users who have a strong upper body
Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)
Small lightweight coffee table
The coffee table is lightweight and easy to move – suitable for wheelchair users
Grab bar as door closer
– a simple way to close doors – suitable for wheelchair users
Baby carrier for parents who use wheelchairs
Having babies in a carrier makes it easier for parents who use wheelchairs
Low-mounted electrical box with circuit breakers
– Suitable for wheelchair users
Low lock catch for front door
Low lock catch for front door facilitates for wheelchair users
Arm cycle on exercise stand
An exercise stand allows the user to operate the arm cycle either stationary or outdoors – a training tool for people with disabilities
Oven and microwave in custom kitchen
Positioning option for wheelchair users
Hall in adapted house
Highly absorbent mat and hall bureau – suitable for wheelchair users
Adjustable height punching bag
– can be used both by people in wheelchairs and people who stand
Accessible motorboat
Aluminum boat that can be operated by a solo skipper in a wheelchair
Folding bow ramp in accessible boat
– allows easy access for wheelchair users
Lift for persons on accessible boat
– makes it easier for people with disabilities to swim and get ashore at a high dock
Console in adapted boat
Adjustable console in adapted boat makes it possible for wheelchair users to steer the boat
Fishing on accessible boat
– an opportunity for wheelchair users
Anchor with remote control
Anchor in accessible boat that can be operated by a person with a disability
Hinged benches
Folding seats increase space on accessible boat for wheelchair users
Attachment of wheelchair in accessible boat
Anchor points on floor of boat make it possible to tether wheelchairs
Accessible boat dock
Floating boat dock – suitable for boarding by people with motor disabilities
Drive wheelchair on level ground assisted by service dog
The service dog stands on hind legs and helps the user to drive on level ground
Dog training
Dog training for service dogs provides assistance in daily life to people with disabilities
Service dog pulling wheelchair
A service dog can help wheelchair users by pulling the wheelchair
Service Dog Zoe
Service dog provides daily living assistance for people with disabilities
Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog
A service dog can provide everyday help to wheelchair users by carrying, fetching, or holding objects
Open, close doors – help from service dog
A service dog can provide everyday help to people with disabilities by opening/closing doors or drawers
Train a service dog by ‘clicking’
– a training method for service dogs
Bathroom cabinet in adapted bathroom
A wall-hung CD cabinet works well as a bathroom cabinet in tight spaces
Accessible kitchen
Accessible kitchen suitable for a person who uses a wheelchair and for people who are walkers
Individually adapted manual wheelchair in titanium
Good ergonomics and light weight facilitate driving and reduce the burden on shoulders
Hand wash in handbag
– reduces risk of infection – suitable for people with disabilities
Securing the wheelchair during transfers
A chain to attach the wheelchair to the bed frame makes transfers safer
Vacuum cleaner with nozzle appropriate for all floor types
Vacuum cleaner with lightweight nozzle and long cord – suitable for wheelchair users
Combined wall-mounted counter and drying rack
Simple space-saving counter and drying rack in accessible laundry room
Rubbish cabinet on wheels
Storage unit on casters with rubbish sorting that fits under adjustable-height counter in adapted kitchen
Hand shower
Hand shower by the toilet – practical for people with disabilities
Pool lift for outdoor pool
Stationary custom-designed pool lift makes it possible for people with disabilities to get in and out of a pool
Go-cart with electric motor to trim flower beds
– facilitates gardening for wheelchair users
Riding lawnmower
– a lawnmower for large hilly gardens – works for persons with impaired function in the legs
Winter walks with wheelchair
Plastic skis under the wheelchair make it possible for wheelchair users to take walks in winter
Assistive device to drain bladder for women
– facilitates bathroom visits for women with impaired leg function
Standing wheelchair
Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users
Clothesline outdoors
Clothesline on the balcony – practical for wheelchair users
Adapted sink cabinet
Simple adapted sink cabinet – suitable for wheelchair users
Outdoor lift
Outdoor lift – a simple way to get to a garden on a slope
Outdoor pool with lift
– suitable for people with disabilities
Washing machine on pedestal
Elevated washing machine makes it easier for wheelchair users to do laundry
Outdoor electric winch for transfers
An electric winch makes it possible to transfer between wheelchair and riding lawnmower, etc – suitable for people with disabilities
Self-inflating shower cushion
A self-inflating seat pad works well as shower cushion – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired sensation
Adapted motorcycle
Custom-built motorcycle for person who drives a wheelchair
Small transfer mat
Small convenient transfer mat to avoid chafing during transfers
Widening doorway
A method to widen a doorway in tight spaces – suitable for wheelchair users
Tape on foot bar
Coach tape on wheelchair foot bar prevents feet from sliding down
Ride on escalator with manual wheelchair
A technique that shows how wheelchair users who have strong arms can ride on escalators independently
Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car
Technique for people with strong arms
Transfer from wheelchair to driver’s seat in car
Transfer technique for wheelchair users who have strong arms
Transfer from driver’s seat of car to wheelchair
Transfer technique for people with strong arms
Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car
Technique for people with strong arms
Adapted dining table
The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table.
Portable highchair
Parents who are wheelchair users can attach this portable highchair to the table and lift the child into and out of the seat
Babysitter chair on table
Babysitter chair mounted on table with casters, appropriate for parents who are wheelchair users.
Crib, adjustable height power-operated
Power-operated adjustable height crib with side rails, user-friendly for parents with disabilities
Book for parents with physical disabilities
Tips and ideas for parents of young children
Highchair with opening from the side
Highchair appropriate for children whose parents sit in a wheelchair.
Backpack that fits well with wheelchair
Narrow backpack model, fits well for long trips with wheelchair
Sanitary pad and cover for urinary incontinence during travel
Old-fashioned diaper cover combined with sanitary pads for urinary incontinence for use while traveling abroad.
Sheet for urinary incontinence
Sheet to have at home or while traveling, useful for persons with urinary incontinence.
Toilet seat – modification of ordinary wheelchair
Toilet seat – customized wheelchair seat, facilitates bathroom visits when traveling
Bowel management with Peristeen rectal irrigation
A bowel management method for persons with spinal cord injuries
Suitcase holder
Hinged suitcase holder – simple way for wheelchair user to transport suitcases