Holder for dog leash on wheelchair footrest

- makes it easier for wheelchair users to take the dog on walks
User with his dog’s leash attached to the wheelchair
User with his dog’s leash attached to the wheelchair

The user attaches a carabiner on the dog’s leash to a holder mounted on the footrest of the wheelchair. This method leaves the user’s hands fee to drive the wheelchair.

Made by
Panthera

Whose idea
The user

Wheelchair holder for dog leash (close-up)
Wheelchair holder for dog leash (close-up)
User walking the dog
User walking the dog
User walking the dog
User walking the dog

Author: Ulla

Ulla bor ihop med sin sambo i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1973 och har en hög paraplegi.
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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