Aluminum hook

A gripping aid to reach into the car trunk - suitable for wheelchair users
User gets a battery out of the car trunk
User gets a battery out of the car trunk

The aluminum rod is bent at both ends and is used to remove objects deep inside the trunk.

Made by
Colleague of the user

Whose idea
The user

User with aluminum hook
User with aluminum hook

Author: Ronny

Ronny arbetar på ett hjälpmedelsföretag. Han har tidigare tävlat slalom på heltid. Han skadade sig 1987 och har en hög paraplegi (TH7). Han har ingen assistans.
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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