A string that facilitates turning in bed

Simple adaptation that facilitates turning in bed - suitable for persons with disabilities
The user turns in bed using a string
The user turns in bed using a string

A string secured to the legs of the bed runs over the top of the bed at the height of the cushion. The user grabs it to be able to turn in bed.

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user

The user turns in bed using a string
The user turns in bed using a string
String attached to legs of bed
String attached to legs of bed

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Author: Ola

Ola bor ensam i villa. Han skadade sig 2002 och har en låg tetraplegi. Han har ingen hjälp eller assistans, enbart trygghetslarm.
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Type of disability

Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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