Using cordless landline phone

Handsfree headset for cordless phone – a good aid for persons with impaired hand function

Description
The user has a cordless phone with a simple and convenient handsfree headset. The microphone sits directly in the cord which continues to a small earpiece. There is also a reply button on the cord which the user operates with her mouth.
To enter a number, she places the phone on her lap and presses with the knuckle of her thumb (see photo 1).

Authors comments
The user has not programmed in any phone numbers since she can dial the number with the knuckle of the thumb.

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2007

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