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Anonym 2

The person lives in an apartment and works part time. He was injured in 1996 and has a high tetraplegia (C5). He has personal assistance 24 hours a day.


12 tips and ideas 
Padded cradle on Permobil joystick. (close-up)Adapted joystick for Permobil
Joystick appropriate for persons with impaired dexterity.
Standard mouse next to external mouse buttonCustomized mouse
Computer mouse for persons with impaired hand function.
Electric space heaterElectric space heater
Provides extra heat for persons who freeze easily.
Control ProgEnvironmental control
- facilitates remote control of TVs, CD players, VCRs, phones, and other electrical appliances
NILCO floor hoistFloor hoist
Assistive device to transfer persons with high spinal cord injury.
Carital mattressMattress for pressure ulcer prevention
Mattress that prevents pressure sores; works with or without motor.
Mini keyboardMini keyboard
The user switched to a smaller keyboard and had less elbow pain.
Plastic mug in insulated holderMug with large handle
Mug, appropriate for persons with impaired hand function and loss of sensation
ETAC Mobil with pressure relieving cushions (Roho Clean Protect on a soft plastic-covered foam cushion with standard opening)Shower chair with pressure-relieving cushion
Shower chair and cushion appropriate for persons who are sensitive to pressure and for those who have a high spinal cord injury.
Telephone and headset on holderTelephone with headset
Telephone with headset for persons who find it difficult to hold the receiver.
User with mini keyboard on a cushion on his stomach and elbow resting on a towel on the night tableWorkplace in bed
An efficient workplace in bed for persons with impaired finger and hand function.
Stick made of hobby clay that can be bakedWriting stick for keyboarding
Writing stick made of hobby clay, appropriate for persons with impaired dexterity.