Glenn lives together with his wife in an apartment. In 1990 he was injured and has a paraplegia (Th4).
| 17 tips and ideas | |
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 | Accessible desk Narrow desk saves room in crowded spaces. |
 | Adapted dining table The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table. |
 | Ceiling fan Ceiling fan helps persons who have problems regulating body heat to sleep on hot summer nights. |
 | Custom-designed bed makes it easier to dress while in bed A wooden board on the long side of the bed serves as a fixed point and provides support for dressing while sitting in bed. |
 | Custom-tailored protective cover for car The cover protects the car seat when the wheelchair is placed in the car. |
 | Duvet closure Duvet can be closed with Velcro |
 | Elastic band as shoelace If you use an elastic band as your shoelace you do not have to tie shoes |
 | Elevated toilet seat Stable elevated toilet seat appropriate for heavy people with physical disabilities. |
 | Holder for GEWA transmitter The GEWA transmitter sits on a strap that holds the thighs together. |
 | Modified wheelchair brake Elastic band helps to ensure that brakes are not in the way when taking wheels off or putting them back on. |
 | Plastic bag holder A practical and secure way to bring along bags. |
 | Pressure plate for easy transfers Wooden plate evens out pressure and facilitates moves from soft surfaces for people with disabilities. |
 | Specially designed sliding board Specially designed sliding board is easier to pull out from underneath the user after transfers. |
 | Stand on casters for catherization materials Stand next to the bed allows independent self-catherization. |
 | Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool The wheelchair is locked to the shower stool for secure transfers. |
 | Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet for easier cleaning. |
 | Wheel cover to protect trousers A fabric bag over the wheelchair wheels protects trousers during transfers. |