Mats lives together with his wife and daughter in a house. He was injured in 2001 and has a high incomplete tetraplegia. He does not have any assistance.
| 22 tips and ideas | |
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 | Boots without shoelaces Shoes that are easy to put on and take off – suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Dog leash with belt Dog leash with belt – suitable for persons with impaired hand function and for pole walking |
 | Driving a car for people with disabilities A car that is suitable for persons with impaired gait and impaired function in hands and arms |
 | Feed horses Hay for horses is transported by hand truck |
 | Folding lightweight wheelbarrow A lightweight wheelbarrow that is easy on the back – suitable for persons who have problems lifting and/or bending |
 | Heated gloves Thermostat-controlled heated gloves |
 | Kitchen knives Sharp knives with a good handle facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Long shoe horn Long shoe horn with anti-slip strips helps people with disabilities |
 | Mobile phone with Bluetooth headset Mobile phone with big buttons and bluetooth headset make operation easier for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Nailer Pneumatic nailer instead of a hammer – suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Non-slip device for shoes An important assistive device for persons with impaired gait |
 | Oven glove Oven glove protects hands when handling hot baking sheets – suitable for persons with impaired sensation |
 | Pitchfork with handle An ergonomic handle on stall and garden tools is suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Poles for pole walking Poles helps persons keep their balance – suitable for persons with impaired gait |
 | Power jigsaw Suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Power screwdriver Suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Railing along path Railing along path helps persons with impaired gait |
 | Shirt that stays warm Appropriate clothing for people with disabilities |
 | Staircase with railing Stairway railing – important for persons with impaired gait |
 | Toilet seat with flush function Toilet seat that facilitates bathroom visits and personal hygiene for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Welding glove for building fire in the stove Welding glove protects against burns – suitable for persons with impaired sensation |
 | Work gloves Assembly gloves protect hands during work on a farm – suitable for persons with impaired sensation |