Writing with mouth

Writing with the mouth – an option for people who do not have any arm/hand function

User writes with mouth

User writes with mouth

The user writes short notes with his mouth. He sits at the counter in the kitchen, which is at the appropriate height. He holds the paper with one hand, takes the pen in his mouth and writes.

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The user can also write with his hand. He places a pen in the universal holder, see associated tip.

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Author: Anders

Anders bor ihop med sambo i en villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1989 och fick en hög ryggmärgsskada (C4-5). Han har personliga assistenter.
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Type of disability

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

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