Single-lever faucet with good ergonomic design

Good sink faucet handle for persons with impaired hand function

The user inserts her thumb in the handle of the single-lever faucet

Single-lever faucet

Single-lever faucet with practical long handle. The handle is designed so the user can insert a thumb.

Made by
For example FM Mattsson, fmmattsson.com (last checked June 2020)

Paid for by
Local government

User's thumb in the handle of the single-lever faucet (close-up)

Single-lever faucet

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Author: Monica

Monica bor i lägenhet och arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1990 och har en hög tetraplegi (C5). Hon har personlig assistans 13 timmar dagligen samt nattpatrull.
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Type of disability

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

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