Write by hand

Holding a pen – a technique for people who lack finger function

User's hand with a pen inserted between thumb/index finger and ring finger

Pen inserted between thumb/index finger and ring finger

The user squeezes the pen between the middle and ring finger and supports it on the webbing between thumb and forefinger.

Users comments
The pen sits securely between the fingers to allow the user to write short notes.

Whose idea
The user

User writing

User writing

Author: Anonym 17

Personen har en tetraplegi.
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Type of disability

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

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