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 | |
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 | Adapted joystick for Permobil Joystick appropriate for persons with impaired dexterity. |
 | Customized mouse Computer mouse for persons with impaired hand function. |
 | Electric space heater Provides extra heat for persons who freeze easily. |
 | Environmental control - facilitates remote control of TVs, CD players, VCRs, phones, and other electrical appliances |
 | Floor hoist Assistive device to transfer persons with high spinal cord injury. |
 | Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention Mattress that prevents pressure sores; works with or without motor. |
 | Mini keyboard The user switched to a smaller keyboard and had less elbow pain. |
 | Mug with large handle Mug, appropriate for persons with impaired hand function and loss of sensation |
 | 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 with headset Telephone with headset for persons who find it difficult to hold the receiver. |
 | Workplace in bed An efficient workplace in bed for persons with impaired finger and hand function. |
 | Writing stick for keyboarding Writing stick made of hobby clay, appropriate for persons with impaired dexterity. |