Watering accessible raised beds

Watering system that can be handled by a wheelchair user

Dela
Dela

A hose is pulled from the well. The hose nozzle is in a bucket that hangs on a stand by the raised bed. A nozzle with an on/off button is used.

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The user

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Wheelchair accessible country home
Country home with accessible garden. 2006

Author: Lotta

Lotta bor i en tvåplansvilla på landet ihop med maken, dottern, tre hundar och en katt. Hon arbetar ideellt för Rekryteringsgruppens friluftsgrupp. Hon skadade sig 1983 och har en hög paraplegi (TH 3). Hon har ingen assistans.

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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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