Erika lives in a house together with her partner and two infants. She is working part time. In 1994 she was injured and has a low tetraplegia (C7). Sometimes she uses help provided by the local government when she is going out with her children.
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 | Accessible patio Raising the entire patio to the same level as the house avoids ramps directly in front of the entry door. |
 | Adjustable-height crib Crib suitable for parents with disabilities who have young children |
 | Attractive tires and spokes for wheelchair wheels Colorful light tires and spokes for manual wheelchair |
 | Baby carrier for wheelchair-bound parents of small children Baby carrier that makes it possible to ride in wheelchair with child on lap. |
| picture missing | Cat leash: assistive device for parents of young children An assistive device for parents with disabilities who have young children so that the child cannot run away. |
 | Central vacuum cleaner A cleaning aid for wheelchair users. |
 | Changing a diaper with child sitting on lap Technique for changing diapers that works for wheelchair users. |
 | Children's chair that opens from the side A children's chair that is suitable for wheelchair-using parents of young children and who find it difficult to lift the child in and out of an ordinary highchair. |
 | Combi stroller with soft fabric carrier A Combi-stroller works well for parents with disabilities who have young children |
 | Controlling sewing machine with arms Technique to control sewing machine for wheelchair users |
 | Glassed-in patio Glassed-in patio with ramps for wheelchair users |
 | Indoor threshold ramp Threshold ramp that protects parquet floor |
 | Modified baby harness An assistive device to help parents with disabilities who have young children to pick the child up from the floor. |
 | Modified crib on wheels Crib on wheels with the opening on one long side suitable for parents with disabilities who have young children |
 | Plastic lawn chair works as shower chair when traveling Wheelchair users can shower while traveling without extra baggage |
 | Pressure relieving shower cushion Used successfully in many contexts, such as the shower, airplane trips, the car, etc. |
 | Shower chair with soft back and swinging armrest A small shower chair that helps maintain balance. |
 | Sled on skate runners Ice skating for people with functional impairments |
 | Spring mattress with hard edge Specially ordered hard edge in the spring mattress facilitates transfers for wheelchair-bound persons with impaired balance. |
 | Storage bin on casters Toy storage bin on casters is appropriate for parents with disabilities who have young children |