Helena lives together with her husband and two teenage children in a house. She is working part time (75%). Since birth she has a muscular disease with symtoms similar to a high spinal cord lesion. She has personal assistance 24 hours a day.
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 | Accessible RV with ceiling lift Specially furnished RV allows a woman with disabilities to travel on vacation with her family (husband and two children) and her personal assistant |
 | Adapted mouse Trackball mouse controlled with mouth and lips – suitable for people with extensive disabilities |
 | Ceiling lift in RV Ceiling lift with bent U track make transfers possible in RV – suitable for people with extensive disabilities |
 | Ceiling lift over two floors Ceiling lift over two floors makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to sleep in the loft |
 | Computer workstation Individually adapted computer workstation – suitable for people with extensive disabilities |
 | Custom-built shower chair for adapted RV Custom-built shower chair saves room and makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to shower in an RV |
 | Elevator and elevator buttons Control elevator with wheelchair footrests/front wheels – an option for people without arm/hand function |
 | Hand sprayer as mobile shower A hand sprayer makes it easier to wash genital area – suitable for people with disabilities |
 | Lift strap Narrow lift straps facilitate bathroom visits for people with extensive disabilities |
 | Mobile toilet A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities |
 | Mounting arm for trackball mouse By using the mounting arm the mouse comes into the right position for the user to control it by mouth – suitable for people with extensive disabilities. |
 | Pivoting toilet in RV – makes bathroom visits easier for people who need assistance |
 | Plastic container used as chamber pot Plastic container and custom-built lift on wheelchair replace an accessible toilet |
 | Ramp to adapted RV Custom-designed stable ramp for adapted RV – an option for people who drive wheelchairs |
 | Shower in RV Custom shower stall with ceiling lift and shower chair – suitable for a person with extensive disabilities |
 | Strap to be able to drive electric wheelchair The forearm is attached to the armrest which facilitates wheelchair driving – suitable for people without arm function and with very little hand function |
 | Straps for easy transfers with lift Leather strap that holds hands together facilitates transfers for people without arm/hand function |
 | Use of phone assisted by computer and modem – allows people with extensive disabilities to use a telephone independently |