Knitted vest tied with woolen band

- suitable for wheelchair users
User with woolen vest, tied with drawstring
User with woolen vest, tied with drawstring

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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