Knitted vest tied with woolen band

- suitable for wheelchair users

User with woolen vest, tied with drawstring

User with woolen vest, tied with drawstring. Photo: Katharina Ratzka

It is difficult for the user to button her buttons, so she tried many different ways to button a sweater/vest. She tried using broaches and buckles but nothing worked. The idea of buttoning with woolen bands came from a purchased cardigan, see related tip.

Made by
User’s daughter

Whose idea
The user

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Author: Anonym 19

Personen bor ihop med maken i en villa på landet. Hon är pensionär. Sedan 1998 har hon en C-6 ryggmärgskada. Hon har personlig assistans 13 timmar dagligen.
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Type of disability

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

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