Karolina lives together with her family in a house. She is working part time. She was injured in 2006 and has a tetraplegia (C7). She has 12 hours personal assistance a day.
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 | Accessible kitchen in newly built house Large kitchen designed for wheelchair users and the entire family |
 | Accessible sauna Simple adaptation in sauna – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Adapted bathroom Spacious and well-planned adapted bathroom for a person who uses a wheelchair and the entire family |
 | Adapted laundry room Well-planned practical laundry room – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Angled grab bar Angled easy-grip grab bar – suitable in an adapted bathroom |
 | Automatic bathroom wastebasket Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Bathtub in adapted bathroom Ordinary bathtub in adapted bathroom – a possibility for people with disabilities |
 | Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen Telescoping track makes it easy to put food in/take food out of the oven |
 | Closet in the bedroom Practically designed bedroom closet – suitable for families where one member uses a wheelchair |
 | Custom-designed microlax doser A simple custom modification to hold, insert, and empty the microlax tube - suitable for persons with impaired hand function |
 | Desk and dining table close to the kitchen Practical desk and workplace next to the kitchen – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Easy-slide drawers in accessible kitchen The content of the kitchen cabinets is easily organized and easily accessible for wheelchair users |
 | Foot rest on wheelchair The foot rest helps position feet properly and prevents pressure ulcers when the user does not wear shoes |
 | Freezer with slide-out bins Large freezer in modified kitchen – wheelchair users only reach the lower sliding bins |
 | Garage in adapted house Two-car garage with direct entry to the house – suitable for people with disabilities who drive a van with ramp on the side |
 | Microwave oven Position of microwave oven in accessible kitchen |
 | Mobile laundry basket Laundry basket on casters is convenient for wheelchair users |
 | Placement of dishwasher Careful planning of dishwasher placement makes it possible to load and unload dishes without having to move – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Shower basket with suction cups Practical organizer for shower accessories – suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Sink at different heights Placement of sink and drawers in adapted bathroom |
 | Specially designed washbasin Pull-out washbasin next to toilet chair for convenient toileting for people with disabilities |
 | Toilet in adapted bathroom Wall-mounted toilet with folding armrest – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Trivet Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots – suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Wall-mounted shower chair Stable, convenient and space-saving shower chair – suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE A wheelchair cushion that prevents decubitus ulcers - suitable for persons who lack sensation |