Closet without plinth

Adapted closet that makes it easier for a person in a wheelchair to come close to pick out clothing and objects
Closet with open door
Closet with open door

The plinth is removed and the handle to the closets are lowered so that it is easier for the user to open and close the doors. The shelves over the closet pole are made of wire netting, making it easy for persons sitting in a wheelchair to see what is on the shelves.

Paid for by
Local government

Wire net closet shelf
Wire net closet shelf

Author: Bruno

Bruno bor i lägenhet och arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 1974 och har en tetraplegi, C5-C6. Opererades 1977 för att få armsträckare och tumgrepp. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar dagligen plus nattpatrull.
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Type of disability

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

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