Tips and tricks from people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Extra long raincoat
Long raincoat prevents gap in back when sitting
Kayaking jacket, extra long
The user has a kayaking jacket that she uses as a raincoat. The back of the jacket is extra long.
Users comments
The user notes that clothing designed for bike riders can also work well since they are also longer in the back.
Purchased from
Outdoor recreation store
Paid for by
The user
Whose idea
The user’s
User wearing kayaking jacket.
Tipsare: Caroline
Caroline lives in an apartment and is working. She has a congenital disease (Ehlers-Danlos syndrom) which gives her fluctuating problems and pain in all her joints. Since 2000 she is using a wheelchair outdoors. She has homehelp 27 hours a month.
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