Tips and tricks from people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Simple mechanical door closer
Simple solution to close an outward opening door from inside – suitable for wheelchair users
Door with cord that serves as door closer. Photo: Katharina Ratzka
One end of a cord is attached to the keyhole on the door and the other is attached to the wall beside the door. To close the door from inside the user pulls on the cord.
Paid for by
The user
Editors comments
In Sweden a similar door closer can be purchased at Pegasos, pegasos.se (last checked Mary 2020).
A person closes the door by pulling the cord. Photo: Katharina Ratzka
Tipsare: Anonym 19
Together with her husband the person livs in a house in the countryside. She is retired. Since 1998 she has a C6 spinal cord injury. She has personal assistance 13 hours a day.
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