Attachment on wheelchair

A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Attachment on wheelchair armrest
Attachment on wheelchair armrest

On the front of the wheelchair armrest is a holder used for various objects, such as binoculars or as a holder for the urine tube, see associated tips. Previously the user even used the holder for going out with the dog. He placed a stick in the holder and draped the leash over it.

Users comments
The wheelchair attachment was a standard accessory on the user’s old wheelchair, a Permobil Super 90. The chair had a stand function and the purpose of the holder was to attach an extra belt.

Paid for by
County council

Whose idea
The user

Related tips

Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube
Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube
By attaching the urine tube to a holder and modifying the valve a person with highly impaired hand function can drain the bladder without assistance.
Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair
Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair
Binoculars on a stand work well for persons with compromised arm/hand function.

Tipsare: Anders

Anders lives together with his partner in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 1989 and has a high spinal cord injury (C4-5). He has personal assistance.