Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen

Refrigerator and freezer with large easy-grip handles – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function

The user holds the large handle of the refrigerator

User opens refrigerator

The refrigerator and freezer are stacked on top of each other. The large, easy to grip handles are standard from Electrolux.

Users comments
The user thinks that the handles are ugly, but they work very well for him.

Made by
Electrolux, electrolux.se (last checked June 2020)

Purchased from
Household appliance store

Paid for by
Insurance money

Editors comments
The handle is no longer available, but Electrolux’ handle “Sensa” handle works well.

Built-in refrigerator and freezer stacked on top of each other

Built-in refrigerator and freezer stacked on top of each other

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Author: Max

Max studerar och bor ensam i lägenhet. Han skadade sig 2002 och har han en hög ryggmärgsskada (C5 inkomplett med bibehållen känsel). Han har personlig assisistans ca 13 timmar per dag.
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Type of disability

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

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