Microwave oven on sliding board

Microwave oven on sliding board – a solution for wheelchair users who have limited reach

Microwave oven on sliding board

Microwave oven on sliding board

The microwave stands on a sliding board on a counter. The sliding board has a large handle. In order to reach the microwave ovens the user pulls it to the edge of the counter. The microwave itself has an easy-grip handle.

Purchased from
Household appliance store (microwave oven), Kitchen design store (sliding board)

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Author: Suzanne

Suzanne bor ihop med man och barn i en villa. Hon arbetar deltid. 1991 skadade hon sig och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Hon har personlig assistans.

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