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Adapted dining table

The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table.

User at dining table
User at dining table

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Glenn Andersson

This tip is from 2008

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Glenn lives together with his wife in an apartment. In 1990 he was injured and has a paraplegia (Th4). View all tips by Glenn

2008 Categories Dining room, Eating, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10, ASIA A, B)

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