The person lives together with his wife and an child in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 1975 and has a high tetraplegia (C5). Through hand surgery his grip function improved in both hands. He has personal assistance 7 hours a day.
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 | Air freshener spray Air freshener spray can make it easier to accept help in intimate situations. |
 | Air-to-air heat pump maintains even temperature Since persons with high spinal cord injuries frequently do not tolerate excessively high or low temperatures it is important to maintain a constant temperature indoors |
 | Alarm to assistants when traveling A radio-controlled power switch or wireless baby monitor can serve as an alarm to assistants staying in another hotel room |
 | Arm cycle with customized handlebars Arm cycle with customized handlebars suitable as home exercise machine for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function. |
 | Attaching sheets Garters prevent sheets from slipping off – appropriate for persons who use electric beds |
 | Attractive tea mug with double wall glass Tea mug with insulated double wall glass - suitable for people with impaired grip and loss of sensation |
 | Battery-operated frother Frother suitable for persons with impaired hand function; useful for functions such as mixing medications |
 | Battery-operated kitchen scale Kitchen scale appropriate for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Briefcase with customized handle A string tied to the briefcase handle enables persons with impaired dexterity to pick it up |
 | Carport for half the car A half carport combined with a car heater that works by remote control is a good solution in winter for persons unable to scrape the windshield |
 | CD changer for music A CD changer is appropriate for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function who have problems inserting and removing CDs. |
 | Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users Chaps-style trousers that can be put on without having to move from the wheelchair |
 | China mug with thermal insulation Easy-grip mug with rubber ring that insulates – suitable for persons with loss of sensation |
 | Combined shower and toilet chair on casters A shower chair on casters suitable for wheelchair users with high spinal cord injuries. |
 | Controlling the computer with head mouse and external mouse click Computer assistive device for people with impaired hand function who type with a head mouse and manage the mouse contact with an external control switch |
 | Cordless razor with large button Razor with large button appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Counter cabinet with drawers Easy sliding drawers at the right height are conveniently accessible and appropriate for wheelchair users |
 | Customized accessible kitchen Several people can work simultaneously in this kitchen, both wheelchair users and ambulatory persons |
 | Customized jeans Customized jeans make it possible for persons with impaired hand function to independently drain urine bag |
 | Customized urine bag holder Custom-sewn urine bag holder makes it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to drain a urine bag without assistance |
 | Data tools that enable more keystrokes - assistive device for people with impaired hand function |
 | Device for picking things up from floor A device to help pick objects up from the floor for people with disabilities and impaired hand function. |
 | Dishwasher in accessible kitchen Dishwasher placement is important for optimal handling of dishes by persons with disabilities |
 | Dosette for medications Dosettes make it easier for persons with impaired hand function to take medicine |
 | Dressing hook for opening and closing zippers High quadriplegics can use this dressing hook with customized jeans to drain the urine bag without assistance |
 | Easy-to-use remote control Large raised buttons on remote control are easy to manipulate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Electric bed An adjustable electric bed with bed lift is appropriate for persons with a high spinal cord injury |
 | Electric door lock opener Enables a person with disabilities to unlock a door by pushing a button |
 | Electric height adjustable desk A large electric height adjustable desk appropriate for persons who use different types of wheelchairs. |
 | Electric salt grinder Salt grinder appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Electric toothbrush The electric toothbrush is appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Folding travel shower chair Shower and toilet chair on casters that can be packed into its own case |
 | Hand rub dispenser with sensor – aids people with impaired hand function |
 | Heating fan Used for extra heat in work room, appropriate for persons who get cold easily. |
 | Heating pad with timer Heating pad with timer warms the bed |
 | Hook for kitchen towel Easy-to-use kitchen towel hook for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Independent transfer with ceiling lift A method for high quadriplegics to move to the bed themselves in emergency situations |
 | Key holder, an assistive device for keys People with impaired hand function achieve a better grip and more force |
 | Key holder, metal rod A device for handling keys for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function |
 | Key ring in zipper Persons with impaired dexterity can use a zipper if they attach a key ring to it. |
 | Kitchen cabinet in accessible kitchen The tall cabinets contain many shelves (the lower ones) that are accessible for wheelchair users |
 | Landing craft A landing craft that works for persons who operate electric wheelchairs |
 | Locking knob that makes it easier to open door lock Assistive device for persons with impaired hand function to be able to handle a locking knob |
 | Low-tech door closer Solution enables wheelchair users to close doors that open outwards after coming inside |
 | Magazine holder with handle A modification that enables persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function to handle magazine holders. |
 | Magnet for picking up metal objects from the floor Suitable for persons with impaired hand function and who find it difficult to bend over to reach the floor |
 | Microwave oven with door hinged at bottom The microwave oven door can be used to put things on – appropriate for wheelchair users |
 | Modified milk container holder A strap taped to the milk container holder works well for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Motion detector as switch for light Replace difficult to reach switch with motion detector |
 | On-screen keyboard Downloadable on-screen keyboard that works in many different languages - suitable for people with extensive disabilities |
 | Paper towel holder with easy-grip handle By inserting a finger into the opening of the handle a person with impaired dexterity can grasp the paper towel roll. |
 | Plastic kitchen utensils Plastic kitchen utensils suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Pressure-relieving mattress Solution for persons with spinal cord injuries |
 | Pullout spray faucet in accessible kitchen Pullout spray faucet makes kitchen work easier for persons with impaired hand or arm function |
 | Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen Refrigerator and freezer with large handles at the right height for wheelchair users |
| picture missing | Rental car when traveling A rental car can be a solution for persons who use an electric wheelchair when traveling |
 | Scissors with table support Stable scissors suitable for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function |
 | Serving cart with large handle Wheelchair users with impaired hand function need a serving cart with a large handle at the right height; large wheels are preferable |
 | Shallow washbasin with counterspace A shallow washbasin works well for wheelchair users with limited reach |
 | Shower stall with doors Shower stall with doors that seal directly against the floor is a good solution for wheelchair users. |
 | Sleeve protector for wheelchair users Protects shirts and sweaters when manually driving the wheelchair |
 | Specially designed workstation This customized desk is the product of a workplace accessibility project |
 | StickyKeys, a setting in Windows - a setting for people who cannot press two or more keys simultaneously |
 | Storage units on casters in accessible kitchen Provides accessible storage for persons with limited reach |
 | String to pick binders up from the floor A piece of string is a simple assistive device for persons with physical disabilities and impaired hand function to pick binders up from the floor |
 | Teapot with easy-grip handle Teapot with handle attached at both ends and customized lid suitable for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. |
 | Thermal mug Thermal mug with large handle suitable for persons with impaired grip and loss of sensation. |
 | Timer with big buttons that can be attached with magnet Timer appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Toilet chair that is 7 cm shorter Solution for modified bathroom with crowded space. |
 | Toothpaste tube with large flip-top lid Flip-top lid makes it easier for persons with impaired dexterity to open toothpaste tube |
 | Typing sticks for typing on computer Assistive device for persons with impaired dexterity |
 | Vibrating foot bath Vibrating foot bath can accelerate healing of wounds and improve circulation |
 | Wall-mounted soap dispenser Easy-to-use soap dispenser – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Water kettle with handle attached at both ends Water kettle with handle attached at both ends and customized lid appropriate for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. |
 | Wheelchair accessible sauna An accessible sauna that can be used while sitting on a shower chair on casters |
 | Whirlpool tub A hot bath can help persons who find it difficult to stay warm and have problems with spasticity |
 | Writing splint; assistive device for writing Assistive device for persons who cannot hold a pen |
 | Zip-off trousers Wheelchair users can change from shorts to trousers without moving from the chair. |