Attachment on wheelchair

A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Description
On the front of the wheelchair armrest is a holder used for various objects, such as binoculars or as a holder for the urine tube, see associated tips. Previously the user even used the holder for going out with the dog. He placed a stick in the holder and draped the leash over it.

Authors comments
The wheelchair attachment was a standard accessory on the user's old wheelchair, a Permobil Super 90. The chair had a stand function and the purpose of the holder was to attach an extra belt.

Manufacturer
Permobil, www.permobilusa.com (last checked March 2011).

Idea
The user

Paid for by
County council

Tip is dated from 2007

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

Related tips: 2

	Binoculars on stand with holder on wheelchair Binoculars on a stand work well for persons with compromised arm/hand function Tip is dated from 2007.
	Emptying the urinary bladder using a holder for the urin tube By attaching the urine tube to a holder and modifying the valve a person with highly impaired hand function can drain the bladder without assistance Tip is dated from 2007.