Shade against light

An assistive device to avoid being disturbed by light at night - suitable for persons who have help from personal assistants

A fan used as shade mounted above the bed

A fan used as shade mounted above the bed

Above the main section of the bed is a black shade to hide the light at night. The user also uses a small towel to place over her eyes.

Users comments
The user is sensitive to light at night. When assistants help her at night they use a flashlight, see associated tip. The shade keeps the light out of her eyes.

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The user

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Small flashlight helps personal assistants work at night without disturbing the person with disabilities. 2008

Author: Nina

Nina bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1996 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4) och är i behov av ventilator. Hon har dubbel assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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