Buttoning buttons

A method to button trouser button for persons with impaired hand function

The user buttoning the jeans button

The user buttoning the jeans button

User inserts thumb into buttonhole and pulls it over button.

Users comments
It is difficult at first but with time the buttonhole becomes large enough so that it works.

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A technique for wheelchair users with impaired hand function and balance. 2008

Author: Tobias

Personen bor i lägenhet. Han arbetar och studerar heltid. Han skadade sig 2003 och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Han ca 1- 3 timmar assistans per dag.
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Type of disability

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

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