Nina lives in an apartment. She is working part time. She was injured in 1996 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). She is a ventilator user. She has two personal assistants 24 hours a day.
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 | Adapted baggage cart Emergency equipment cart for ventilator user |
 | Adapted book support in wood Adapted to be able to turn pages with a mouth stick - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Adapted jacket Adapted jacket - facilitates dressing for persons who need assistance |
 | Adapted pen to be able to write with mouth The mouthpiece on the pen makes it easier to write with the mouth - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Back support belts for assistants Back support belts prevent back problems for assistants |
 | Bag valve mask (Ambu bag) Convenient bag valve mask - an important assistive device for ventilator users |
 | Blackout curtains in bedroom Curtains that keep out the light - appropriate for persons who want a dark room when they sleep |
 | Bluetooth headset for mobile phone Bluetooth headset enables persons without function in arms or hands to use a mobile phone |
 | Book cushion Tray with soft knee cushion as book support - suitable for persons who cannot hold a book |
 | Brush with mouthpiece Adapted brush - suitable for persons who paint with their mouth |
 | Brushing teeth A toothbrush that makes it easier for someone who needs help brushing teeth and that makes brushing teeth easier for persons with limited motor function |
 | Cake shampoo Small shampoo package that lasts a long time, good for travel |
 | Calendar A calendar facilitates organization and planning for personal assistants |
 | Camel hair shawl to keep shoulders and upper arms warm Holds heat - appropriate for persons who easily freeze |
 | Camera arm Assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Clock on wheelchair display A clock that is always accessible when sitting in the wheelchair |
 | Computer workstation on casters Computer equipment on casters makes it possible to use the computer even while in bed - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Cooling off when it gets too hot Simple tips for cooling off - suitable for persons who are sensitive to heat |
 | Cordless home phone Cordless phone with headset - assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Custom-designed easel Easel that makes it possible to paint with mouth - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Dental care card Free dental care - a right for persons with extensive disabilities (in Sweden) |
 | Dental floss loop with integrated dental floss A useful assistive device for persons who need assistance for dental hygiene |
 | Digital player, various designs Digital player - important assistive device for studies and work for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Ear loop headphones Ear loop headphones- suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Easy-to-use wine bottle opener Easy-to-use wine bottle opener- makes it easy to open a wine bottle |
 | Electric juicer Electric juicer - fast, easy way to make fresh juice to stay healthy |
 | Fire blanket Accessible fire blanket increases security for persons who have difficulties moving |
 | Folding book holder Book holder - important assistive device for persons who cannot hold books |
 | Fur Fur keeps legs warm - suitable for wheelchair users who easily freeze |
 | Headset for landline and mobile phone Headset for telephone - assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Hockey pucks Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds - suitable for persons with disabilities |
 | Home computer workstation with laptop Computer control alternatives for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Lap and hand cushions Cushions in colors that match clothing on which to place arms and hands when sitting in the wheelchair - a possibility for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Large mirror on casters A mirror is an important assistive device for correcting seated position - suitable for persons who lack sensation |
 | Liniment Linex A liniment that helps against muscle pain |
 | Make-up mirror Adjustable mirror helps persons unable to hold a mirror |
 | Manuscript holder Small lightweight manuscript holder that works well for one paper |
 | Massage roller with flexible joints Massager that reduces muscle tension in the body |
 | Massage rollers in various designs Massage rollers help relieve muscle tension |
 | Mini flashlight Small flashlight helps personal assistants work at night without disturbing the person with disabilities |
 | Mobile phone with holder on wheelchair Mobile phone with headset - assistive device for persons without arm and hand function |
 | Motorized page turner Enables persons with extensive disabilities to read books unassisted |
 | Nasal irrigator The nasal irrigator can prevent colds |
 | Neck roll cushion The neck roll supports and helps to relax the neck during moves - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities who use a personal lift |
 | Non-slip device for rubber boots Non-slip device for the user's assistants when they help in the shower |
 | Page turner for the mouth Turn pages with the mouth - an alternative for persons without arm/hand function |
 | Portable basin for washing hair Assistive device to wash hair while sitting in a wheelchair - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Positioning cushions in bed Positioning cushions to lie comfortably, improve circulation and prevent decubitus ulcers - suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Power of attorney for banking matters Certificate that allows assistants to use the user's credit card without her providing her PIN code |
 | Projector clock Assistive device suitable for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Rain cover for ventilator Rain cover for ventilator - an important aid for persons who have their ventilator on the wheelchair |
 | Shade against light An assistive device to avoid being disturbed by light at night - suitable for persons who have help from personal assistants |
 | Shower chair with holder for ventilator tube Small tilting shower chair - suitable for persons with compromised balance |
 | Small tablet container Small tablet container - practical to bring along in handbag |
 | Small wheelchair table for tea cup Cup with straw on wheelchair table enables persons with extensive disabilities to drink unassisted |
 | Stand for ventilator tube by the bed Stand with ventilator tube holder - assistive device for persons who use a ventilator |
 | Step in hard foam Steps that help personal assistants achieve the right working height |
 | Suction device and suction bottle Suction device, an important assistive device for ventilator users with tracheotomy |
 | Taking photos with mouth Camera on stand with remote control - a possibility for persons with extensive disabilities |
 | Transfer mat Glide mat for easy horizontal moves for persons with extensive disabilities and for assistants |
 | Translating pen With the translating pen no dictionaries or online computer are needed - suitable for persons with disabilities |
 | Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator Works well with the right luggage and preparations |
 | Tube heater The tube heater reduces condensation in the ventilator tube when the user is out in the cold |
 | TV in bedroom Mounting the TV on the wall makes it easy to watch TV while lying in bed - suitable for persons who have to spend a lot of time in bed |
 | Various types of tea Refreshing tea instead of coffee |
 | Ventilator Ventilator and its placement on the wheelchair |
 | Warming stone made out of soapstone Soapstone is used to keep food warm - practical for slow eaters |
 | Wheelchair with various steering options A variety of steering options for an electric wheelchair are important for persons who use their head to drive and easily develop neck pain |
 | Wrist bandage with handle Strip sewn onto wrist bandage helps assistants to lift the arm of persons with extensive disabilities without pulling on their wrist |