Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket

Using a key ring attached to the zipper – technique for people with extensive disabilities


User opens zipper on outer jacket (video)

The user modified his outer jacket by inserting a key ring in the zipper, see related tip. He pulls down the zipper with his thumb in the key ring while holding the fabric with his teeth.

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The user

User opens zipper on outer jacket
User opens zipper on outer jacket

Related tips

Removing an outer jacket
Removing an outer jacket
Technology to take off an outer jacket - suitable for a person with severe disabilities. 2014
Key ring with “bite tug”
Key ring with “bite tug”
A user with extensive disabilities can use a "bite tug" to help pull up a zipper on a jacket. 2014
Modified jacket
Modified jacket
The modification enables people with high tetraplegia to take off an outdoor jacket by themselves. 2014

Tipsare: Kenneth

Kenneth lives in an apartment. Since 2006 he has a high incomplete tetraplegia with strong spasticity. He has personal assistance 130 hours a week.