Device for picking things up from floor

A device to help pick objects up from the floor for people with disabilities and impaired hand function.

Description
Large aquarium net with adapted passive handle and forearm support. One edge of the net is fitted with metal edging similar to edging on a dustpan.

Authors comments
Easy to pick objects up from the floor.

Manufacturer
OT-Center, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

Idea
The user and OT-Center

Paid for by
County council

Tip is dated from 2005

Categories for this tip
carrying, moving and handling objects » picking up/taking down, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).