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

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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.

Author: Anders

Anders bor ihop med sambo i en villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1989 och fick en hög ryggmärgsskada (C4-5). Han har personliga assistenter.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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