Wheelchair accessible sauna

A sauna large enough to accommodate a wheelchair
User at sauna door
User at sauna door

A wide sauna door and folding bench allow the user to wheel in and remain seated in the wheelchair while taking a sauna.

Made by
User’s husband (hinged bench)

Sauna bench – down position
Sauna bench – down position
Sauna bench – up position
Sauna bench – up position

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Wheelchair accessible house
Wheelchair accessible house
Successful modification of old two-story home. 2007

Author: Suzanne

Suzanne bor ihop med man och barn i en villa. Hon arbetar deltid. 1991 skadade hon sig och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Hon har personlig assistans.
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Type of disability

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

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