Work table

Work table suitable for wheelchair users

User at work table

User at work table

The work table consists of a corner table top and adjustable legs. The height is adjusted to the user. A separate storage unit stands under the table.

Purchased from
IKEA, ikea.com/us

Paid for by
The user

Editors comment
Today IKA sells a similar desk (corner work table ‘Bekant’), las checked August 2020.

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Author: Yasmin

Yasmin bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. 1999 skadade hon sig och har en C-5 skada. Hon har fått opererat armsträckare i båda armarna, knipfunktion i vänster tumme samt pronation i båda underarmarna. Tipsen innan 2008 har hon inte gjort någon handkirurgi. Hon har 24 timmar personlig assistans, varav 7 timmar jour.
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Type of disability

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

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