Anders lives together with his partner in a house. He is working part time. He was injured in 1989 and has a high spinal cord injury (C4-5). He has personal assistance.
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 | 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 |
 | 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 eating utensils Adapted eating utensils make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to eat without assistance |
 | Adapted minivan Minivan modified for a person with high spinal cord injury |
 | Attachment on wheelchair A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Bathroom in wheelchair accessible single-story home Bathroom with ceiling lift and whirlpool tub |
 | Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair Binoculars on a stand work well for persons with compromised arm/hand function |
 | 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 |
 | Control for TV, stereo, etc Remote controls with foam rubber and writing stick make it possible for persons with impaired hand function to use TV, stereo, etc |
 | Control of computer with external keyboard Scanning keyboard and head mouse a method for persons who do not have hand/arm function to control the computer |
 | Controlling computer with head mouse Suspending a headset from the ceiling makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to put it on |
 | Cruise control in adapted minivan Use of elbow to operate cruise control a possibility for persons with high spinal cord injuries |
 | Custom modifications to adapted minivan Functions for driving car in box with buttons suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries who drive |
 | Customized modified kitchen A kitchen designed for a person with a high spinal cord injury |
 | Drinking water directly from the faucet A method for persons with high spinal cord injury to drink water |
 | Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube By attaching the urine tube to a holder and modifying the valve a person with highly impaired hand function can drain the bladder without assistance |
 | Environmental control system on bed An environmental control system that can be operated from the bed is suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries |
 | Fabric bag for control units Convenient storage for remote control units, always accessible, suitable for persons with disabilities |
 | Gearbox in adapted automatic car Shifting the car's gears with a mouth stick a solution for drivers with high spinal cord injuries |
 | Glassed-in terrace Spacious terrace in wheelchair accessible house |
 | Holder for electric toothbrush Electric toothbrush in holder enables a person with impaired hand function to brush teeth without assistance |
 | Miniature wheel in adapted minivan Miniature wheel with attachment for arm and hand - a solution for driving for persons with high spinal cord injury |
 | Modified garage Modified garage for a person who drives a minivan equipped with a ramp on the side |
 | Modified kitchen table A round table with a pedestal leg in the middle can be suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Mouth stick An important assistive device for a person with a high spinal cord injury that can be used in many different situations |
 | Open and close terrace door in adapted house A simple modification enables a person with a high spinal cord injury to open and close a sliding door without assistance |
 | Paper storage in workroom Paper and documents stored in drawers are convenient and easy to see suitable for persons with limited reach |
 | 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 |
 | Placement of computer in adapted workplace Being able to see the back of the computer makes it easier for people with disabilities to work. It is easier to explain to others how to change cables, etc. |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | Telephone with holder for receiver Telephone receiver holder a solution for persons who are unable to hold the receiver |
 | 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 |
 | Typing and telephone stick A stick inserted into the universal holder enables a person without dexterity to punch in a phone number and type on a computer |
 | Universal holder on wrist bandage Holder for flatware and typing sticks sewn onto wrist bandage, suitable for persons without wrist function or finger dexterity |
 | Using a mobile phone Using a mobile phone method for a person with a high spinal cord injury |
 | Wheelchair attachment in adapted minivan Wheelchair attachment for persons who drive while sitting in an electric wheelchair |
 | Workplace at home Workplace for a person with high spinal cord injury allows user to work from home |
 | Writing with mouth Writing with the mouth an option for people who do not have any arm/hand function |