Modified car key

- suitable for people with impaired hand function
Modified car key
Modified car key

The car key is modified with a small lever that sticks out. A remote control device is attached to the key with a key ring. The remote unlocks the car, opens the door and controls the ramp.
The user can grasp the lever on the key, insert it into the lock and turn it. She removes the key by inserting her thumb into the key ring. She controls the remote by putting it on her lap.

Made by
Hedemora Anpassning (modifications) which today is part of Star Mobility, starmobility.se/internationell, last checked August 2020.

Paid for by
Swedish Social Insurance Agency

User has the car key on his lap and controls the remote device
User has the car key on his lap and controls the remote device
User turns the car key
User turns the car key
User pulls out the car key
User pulls out the car key
Modified car key (close-up)
Modified car key (close-up)

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Author: Yasmin

Yasmin bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. 1999 skadade hon sig och har en C-5 skada. Hon har fått opererat armsträckare i båda armarna, knipfunktion i vänster tumme samt pronation i båda underarmarna. Tipsen innan 2008 har hon inte gjort någon handkirurgi. Hon har 24 timmar personlig assistans, varav 7 timmar jour.
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Type of disability

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

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