Lap and hand cushions

Cushions in colors that match clothing on which to place arms and hands when sitting in the wheelchair – a possibility for persons with extensive disabilities

User with lap cushion
User with lap cushion

The user has a lap cushion on which to place arms and hands. She places small cushions under her hands so her fingers can rest in a slightly bent position. The cushions are washable. She has cushions in different colors to match her clothes (gray, white, beige, black).

Made by
User’s occupational therapist

Whose idea
The user

The user with hand cushion (close-up)
The user with hand cushion (close-up)

Hand cushions (close-up)
Hand cushions (close-up)

Tipsare: Nina

Nina lives in an apartment. She is working part time. She was injured in 1996 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). She is a ventilator user. She has two personal assistants 24 hours a day.