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Mobility: all 210 tips and ideas

210 tips and ideas
	"Push stick" for wheelchair A simple assistive device for people who cannot manage independently with a manual wheelchair in certain situations
	Accelerator and brake controls in adapted minivan A person with a high spinal cord injury can operate adapted accelerator and brake controls by fixing his or her hand in place
	Accessible patio and garden A paved path enables the user to easily drive around the entire house
	Adaptation of joystick on electric wheelchair A cradle makes it possible for a person without dexterity to control an electric wheelchair with a joystick
	Adapted calf strap A broad padded calf strap makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
	Adapted four-wheeler A four-wheeler can be adapted for wheelchair users
	Adapted joystick for electric wheelchair A cradle that sits on the electric wheelchair’s joystick makes independent operation possible for a person with impaired hand function
	Adapted joystick for Permobil Joystick appropriate for persons with impaired dexterity.
	Adapted minivan Minivan – modified for a person with high spinal cord injury
	Adapted motorcycle Motorcycle - adapted for wheelchair users
	Adapted motorcycle Custom-built motorcycle for person who drives a wheelchair
	Adapted quickrelease – makes it possible for people with impaired hand function to independently put on/take off wheelchair wheels
	Adapted sliding board Sliding board that fits in a small backpack – suitable for people with disabilities
	Adapted sliding board Sliding board with extra anti-slip material
	Adapted wheelchair brake - manageable for individuals with impaired hand function; does not get in the way during transfers
	Adapted wheelchair cushion Simple modification of cushion for easy transfers
	Aluminum hook A gripping aid to reach into the car trunk - suitable for wheelchair users
	Attractive tires and spokes for wheelchair wheels Colorful light tires and spokes for manual wheelchair
	Baby carrier for parents who use wheelchairs Having babies in a carrier makes it easier for parents who use wheelchairs
	Back support Back support for riding a motorcycle
	Backpack with integrated raincover - practical for wheelchair users
	Bag for folding sliding board Custom-sewn bag for sliding board that can be attached to the wheelchair
	Bag on wheelchair A practical bag for wheelchair users. The user can keep an eye on the bag at the same time that it keeps the user's feet in place.
	Balancing on rear wheels - essential for good wheelchair technique
	Battery-operated compressor for wheelchair tires Portable electric air pump for wheelchair tires
	Bringing the wheelchair along when riding motorcycle The user attaches his wheelchair to the motorcycle
	Broom handle for back support when transferring to automobile Independent transfer to car by person with high spinal cord injury.
	Ceiling lift Discreet ceiling lift with attractive design
	Ceiling lift between bathroom and bedroom Ceiling lift on track from bathroom to bedroom.
	Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub By opening up the wall above the bathroom door Anders can transfer from the bed directly to the bathtub using a ceiling lift
	Ceiling lift in bathroom Used not only as an aid for transfers, but also as an assistive device to enable high quadriplegics to wash.
	Ceiling lift in bedroom Ceiling lift on tracks placed on the ceiling, diagonally across the room.
	Ceiling lift in RV Ceiling lift with bent U track make transfers possible in RV – suitable for people with extensive disabilities
	Ceiling lift over two floors Ceiling lift over two floors makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to sleep in the loft
	Colorful wheelchair Wheelchair color that matches clothing
	Corner couch at same height as wheelchair Couch at same height as wheelchair facilitates transfers
	Cruise control in adapted minivan Use of elbow to operate cruise control – a possibility for persons with high spinal cord injuries
	Crutches Practical crutches with adjustable forearm support and anatomical handle
	Custom modifications to adapted minivan Functions for driving car in box with buttons – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive
	Custom-designed transfer handle for bed Transfer handle on bed facilitates turning over and sitting up in bed – good for people who lack stomach muscles and trunk balance
	Custom-sewn transfer mat Discreet practical transfer mat that stays attached while transferring – suitable for wheelchair users
	Custom-tailored protective cover for car The cover protects the car seat when the wheelchair is placed in the car.
	Donkey as means of transport A method to get around in difficult terrain – suitable for people who have problems walking
	Drive wheelchair on level ground assisted by service dog The service dog stands on hind legs and helps the user to drive on level ground.
	Driving a car for people with disabilities A car that is suitable for persons with impaired gait and impaired function in hands and arms
	Elevated toilet seat An elevated toilet seat makes it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the toilet.
	Engblom comfort footrest Padded footrest on wheelchair prevents pressure ulcers when barefoot
	Extra support for toilet chair Reinforced water reservoir extends life span of toilet chair used by persons who drive a wheelchair and have poor balance
	Extra Velcro straps for fine-tuning of wheelchair back - makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
	Fire blanket Accessible fire blanket increases security for persons who have difficulties moving
	Floor hoist Assistive device to transfer persons with high spinal cord injury.
	Folding cane - easy and convenient to bring along
	Folding floor lift Folding lift that can be transported in 3 bags
	Foot rest on wheelchair The foot rest helps position feet properly and prevents pressure ulcers when the user does not wear shoes
	Footrest A soft footrest on the wheelchair makes shoes unnecessary indoors
	Garage adapted to minivan In order to avoid a slope for the car ramp, the level of the ground at the side of the garage was raised to the same level as the floor of the car – suitable for persons with compromised arm function
	Garage in adapted house Garage for minivan in adapted house
	Garage in adapted house Two-car garage with direct entry to the house – suitable for people with disabilities who drive a van with ramp on the side
	Gearbox in adapted automatic car Shifting the car's gears with a mouth stick – a solution for drivers with high spinal cord injuries
	Go down a curb in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Go down a flight of stairs with a wheelchair with assistance Description of technique with help from one person
	Go down a flight of stairs with handrail in a wheelchair Technique for people who have strong arms
	Go down a flight of stairs without handrail in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Go down a steep ramp in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Go down an indoor ramp in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Go up a curb in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Going up stairs with handrail in a wheelchair Technique for people with strong arms
	Hockey pucks Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds - suitable for persons with disabilities
	Hood to protect joystick A metal hood protects electric wheelchair joystick during plane trips
	Independent transfer with ceiling lift Independent transfer with ceiling lift The user must overcome difficulties to transfer independently using a ceiling lift.
	Independent transfer with ceiling lift A method for high quadriplegics to move to the bed themselves in emergency situations
	Individually adapted manual wheelchair in titanium Good ergonomics and light weight facilitate driving and reduce the burden on shoulders
	Keys on string A method to always have keys along No more dropping and looking for keys with the key ring on a string
	Lap and hand cushions Cushions in colors that match clothing on which to place arms and hands when sitting in the wheelchair - a possibility for persons with extensive disabilities
	Legs in raised position in active wheelchair Holding legs in raised position accelerates wound healing
	Lift strap Narrow lift straps facilitate bathroom visits for people with extensive disabilities
	Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car Technique for people with strong arms
	Lifting the wheelchair into the car Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function
	Manual wheelchair with "e-motion" wheel E-motion wheels make it easier to operate the wheelchair – appropriate for persons with poor function of the arms
	Miniature wheel in adapted minivan Miniature wheel with attachment for arm and hand - a solution for driving for persons with high spinal cord injury
	Mobile lift Mobile lift Liko Golvo has an electric adjustable frame for easy transfers to a couch.
	Mobile toilet A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities
	Modified car Modified car suitable for persons with high quadriplegia with partial arm/hand function
	Modified garage Modified garage for a person who drives a minivan equipped with a ramp on the side
	Modified thigh strap Strap that holds together a wheelchair user's thighs, modified so that persons with impaired hand function can close it without assistance
	Modified wheelchair brake Elastic band helps to ensure that brakes are not in the way when taking wheels off or putting them back on.
	Motorcycle for wheelchair users The motorcycle can be operated while sitting in a wheelchair
	Motorized car trunk Motorized car trunk aids persons with disabilities
	Moving between cabin and cockpit Technique for wheelchair users to transfer in adapted sailboat.
	Natural garden Accessible natural garden
	Neck roll cushion The neck roll supports and helps to relax the neck during moves - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities who use a personal lift
	Non-slip device for shoes An important assistive device for persons with impaired gait
	Off-road chair Addition to manual wheelchair that allows driving on rough and uneven surfaces
	Outdoor electric winch for transfers An electric winch makes it possible to transfer between wheelchair and riding lawnmower, etc – suitable for people with disabilities
	Passenger seat cover Custom-sewn cover for passenger seat – suitable for wheelchair users who place the wheelchair on the passenger seat when driving
	Path between garage and house in accessible housing Short dry path between house and garage – important for persons who use electric wheelchairs and who drive cars
	Paths Stone-dust paths in wheelchair accessible garden
	Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car Technique for people with strong arms
	Poles for pole walking Poles helps persons keep their balance – suitable for persons with impaired gait
	Pool lift for outdoor pool Stationary custom-designed pool lift makes it possible for people with disabilities to get in and out of a pool
	Portable ramp A portable ramp in the car helps deal with the occasional step with the wheelchair.
	Portable ramps Small lightweight aluminum ramps for wheelchair users; practical to have along on the boat.
	Portable telescoping ramps Lightweight adjustable-length aluminum ramps
	Pressure plate for easy transfers Wooden plate evens out pressure and facilitates moves from soft surfaces for people with disabilities.
	Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips – suitable for people with impaired sensation
	Railing along path Railing along path helps persons with impaired gait
	Ramp at apartment door Threshold ramps to apartment door with anti-slip protection
	Ramp at entrance Aluminum wheelchair ramp by entrance door
	Ramp between patio and garden Ramp to the garden - suitable for wheelchair users
	Ramp by balcony Wooden ramp with anti-slip protection
	Ramp by terrace Wooden ramp for vacation home terrace
	Ramp for Permobil electric wheelchair Telescoping ramp on country home lot
	Ramp to balcony Aluminum wheelchair ramp to balcony door
	Ramp to garden Ramp across ditch on a wheelchair-accessible lot
	Ramp to vacation home Wooden ramp with railing
	Recumbent bicycle with electric wheel and tow hook for wheelchair Facilitates bike riding for individuals with impaired strength or disability
	Reflective armband Worn on arms when operating wheelchair outdoors in the dark.
	Regulation of heat in modified minivan Heat regulation in adapted car, operated with a mouth stick
	Remote control for garage door Remote control for garage door - appropriate for people with disabilities who drive
	Ride a bus in a wheelchair Independent mobility in a bus with low step-in height
	Ride a bus in a wheelchair Technique to get out of a bus
	Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair Technique for people who have strong arms
	Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance Description of technique with help from one person
	Ride on escalator with manual wheelchair A technique that shows how wheelchair users who have strong arms can ride on escalators independently
	Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair Technique for people who have strong arms
	Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance Description of technique with help from one person
	Safety string for wheelchair Discrete string prevents a person who operates an electric wheelchair and has poor balance from falling forward
	Scooter for travel Small, convenient electric scooter that can easily be disassembled - suitable for travel
	Seat and balance cushion with nubs - can be used as seat and booster cushion
	Seatbelt in adapted minivan Permanently fastened seatbelt – a solution for persons who cannot fasten the seatbelt without assistance and who drive while sitting in the wheelchair
	Securing feet to wheelchair foot bar Foot strap for feet – suitable for wheelchair users with spasticity
	Securing the wheelchair during transfers A chain to attach the wheelchair to the bed frame makes transfers safer
	Securing the wheelchair during transfers to and from the car A simple strap can prevent the wheelchair from sliding away when transferring to and from the car
	Service dog pulling wheelchair A service dog can help wheelchair users by pulling the wheelchair
	Sitting in jeep at motocross For people who do not have arm and/or hand function and cannot keep their balance an extra seatbelt and a strap around the hands help them to maintain a stable seated position.
	Skydiving Tandem skydiving provides people with disabilities the opportunity to skydive with an instructor
	Sliding board Facilitates transfers to and from the wheelchair
	Sliding board Sliding board made of wood
	Sliding mat for transfers The sliding mat prevents chafing and requires less strength during transfers to the bed or shower chair
	Small transfer mat Small convenient transfer mat to avoid chafing during transfers
	Small wheelchair table for tea cup Cup with straw on wheelchair table enables persons with extensive disabilities to drink unassisted
	Specially designed sliding board Specially designed sliding board is easier to pull out from underneath the user after transfers.
	Spring mattress with hard edge Specially ordered hard edge in the spring mattress facilitates transfers for wheelchair-bound persons with impaired balance.
	Staircase with railing Stairway railing – important for persons with impaired gait
	Standing wheelchair People who use a wheelchair can increase their independence at home by using a standing wheelchair and they can also stretch their leg joints.
	Starting a motorcycle Using hinged support wheels wheelchair users can drive a motorcycle
	Storage place for electric wheelchair Storage place for Permobil in garage
	Storage under wheelchair Extra room under wheelchair for storing objects
	Strap as assistive device for transfers Strap around thighs facilitates transfers – suitable for wheelchair users
	Strap instead of wheelchair belt Custom-made strap helps the user to keep his balance during strength training and moving outdoors – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired balance
	Strap that holds wheelchair cushion in place Wheelchair transfers are easier when the cushion doesn’t slide around or bend
	Strap to be able to drive electric wheelchair The forearm is attached to the armrest which facilitates wheelchair driving – suitable for people without arm function and with very little hand function
	Straps for easy transfers with lift Leather strap that holds hands together facilitates transfers for people without arm/hand function
	Tape on foot bar Coach tape on wheelchair foot bar prevents feet from sliding down
	Three-wheel electric scooter Electric scooter onto which a manual wheelchair can be driven.
	Three-wheel electric scooter - facilitates moving around outdoors for people who have difficulty walking
	Threshold ramp - facilitates moving over thresholds for wheelchair users
	Tire puncture repair kit or solid tires to prevent puncture The tire puncture repair kit makes it possible to quickly repair punctured wheelchair tires.
	Tow line Tow line for wheelchair users during walks in the woods
	Transfer belt EasyBelt EasyBelt facilitate transfers - suitable for wheelchair users who need help with transfers
	Transfer between sailboat and wheelchair with stationary lift Transfer from sailboat to wheelchair with stationary hydraulic lift
	Transfer from bed to wheelchair Transfer technique for wheelchair users who have strong arms
	Transfer from bed to wheelchair A simple lift technique with the help of a person but without a lift
	Transfer from bed to wheelchair Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia
	Transfer from driver's seat of car to wheelchair Transfer technique for people with strong arms
	Transfer from floor to wheelchair Transfer technique for persons with strong arms
	Transfer from floor to wheelchair using a technique with the help of an assistant Transfer from floor to wheelchair using a technique with the help of an assistant
	Transfer from floor to wheelchair with straight legs Transfer technique for persons with strong arms when are not wearing shoes
	Transfer from the wheelchair to the car Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function
	Transfer from wheelchair to bathtub Transfer to bathtub using an ordinary chair
	Transfer from wheelchair to bed Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia
	Transfer from wheelchair to bed Transfer technique for wheelchair users who have strong arms
	Transfer from wheelchair to bed Simple lift technique with an assistant's help, but without a lift
	Transfer from wheelchair to driver's seat in car Transfer technique for wheelchair users who have strong arms
	Transfer from wheelchair to floor Transfer technique for persons with strong arms
	Transfer from wheelchair to floor with assistance A technique with the help of an assistant
	Transfer from wheelchair to kayak Transfer technique for wheelchair users
	Transfer from wheelchair to motorboat Transfers using adapted platform and attachment to swimming ladder.
	Transfer from wheelchair to motorcycle Independent transfer for paraplegics
	Transfer from wheelchair to sailboat Transfer from wheelchair to sailboat with help from one person.
	Transfer mat Glide mat for easy horizontal moves for persons with extensive disabilities and for assistants
	Transfer to adapted excavator Chairlift makes it possible to move from wheelchair to excavator
	Transfer to bathtub with assistance Removal of the front and end plates of the bathtub, a place to sit next to the bathtub and a belt to wear during the transfer make it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the bathtub
	Transfer to boat – teak platform on swimming ladder Swimming ladder adaptation to facilitate transfers between wheelchair and boat.
	Transfer to toilet Transfer to the toilet for a person who uses a wheelchair and has impaired arm/hand function
	Transfer to whirlpool bath - an option for wheelchair users with strong arms
	Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool The wheelchair is locked to the shower stool for secure transfers.
	Travel hand control unit for car Easy to install travel hand control unit for car with automatic transmission - suitable for wheelchair users
	Trunk support to Panthera Soft trunk support in wheelchair helps maintain balance
	Turn signal and headlight controls in adapted minivan The controls for driving the car are placed in the wheelchair headrest – suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive
	Turning e-motion wheel motor on and off The user has learned how to directly push the on/off button for the e-motion wheel motor in order to avoid bringing the remote control
	Using boom to transfer onto sailboat The boom of the sailboat and an electric winch can be used as a lift for persons with physical disabilities.
	Water-absorbing door mat Facilitates transfers when not wearing shoes – suitable for wheelchair users
	Wheel cover to protect trousers A fabric bag over the wheelchair wheels protects trousers during transfers.
	Wheelchair accessible path to dock A power wheelchair works best on gravel path by lake
	Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan Wheelchair attachment for persons who drive while sitting in an electric wheelchair
	Wheelchair crane for car Wheelchair crane that lifts a manual wheelchair into and out of the car trunk – suitable for people with disabilities and low strength
	Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car - suitable for people with disabilities
	Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE A wheelchair cushion that prevents decubitus ulcers - suitable for persons who lack sensation
	Wheelchair E-fix An electric wheelchair that can easily be converted to a manual wheelchair - appropriate for travel
	Wheelchair gloves Individually manufactured gloves used for transfers (to or from wheelchair) and when operating the wheelchair.
	Wheelchair gloves Individually manufactured gloves for wheelchair driving
	Wheelchair gloves Custom-sewn gloves to stabilize wrists for wheelchair driving
	Wheelchair gloves Work gloves suitable as wheelchair gloves for persons with good hand function
	Wheelchair gloves Individually sewn gloves for wheelchair driving and transfers
	Wheelchair gloves Custom-made gloves used for wheelchair driving and to hold utensils such as a pen or fork in place
	Wheelchair table - makes it easier to always have work materials accessible – suitable for people with severe disabilities
	Wheelchair with various steering options A variety of steering options for an electric wheelchair are important for persons who use their head to drive and easily develop neck pain
	Winter tires for wheelchair Heavy-tread tires on wheelchair facilitate outdoor driving in difficult terrain, such as sand or snow
	Winter walks with wheelchair Plastic skis under the wheelchair make it possible for wheelchair users to take walks in winter