iPhone with holder

An iPhone placed in a holder on the wheelchair table can be controlled with a mouth stick – suitable for people with extensive disabilities

Description
The iPhone is a touchscreen mobile phone that is controlled with a virtual keyboard with the fingers or a special stick, see associated tip. The screen is 3.5 inches.
The phone has many features, including camera and video capability, and wireless Internet access.

Model: iPhone 3G

In order to be able to access the phone, the user has a cell phone holder attached to the wheelchair table.

Model: Exibel

Authors comments
User controls iPhone with a mouth stick, see associated tip. The telephone holder from Claes Ohlson is an experiment, it does not really sit attached as it should. The user is testing other holders.

Manufacturer
Apple (iPhone)

Purchased from
Phone shops (iPhone); Clas Ohlson, www.clasohlson.se (holder) (last checked May 2011)

Idea
The user

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2010

Categories for this tip
communication » use of phone, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

Related tips: 2

	Adapted stick for iPhone and iPad Customized stick makes it possible to control iPhone and iPad with the mouth Tip is dated from 2010.
	Wheelchair table - makes it easier to always have work materials accessible – suitable for people with severe disabilities Tip is dated from 2010.