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Communication: Use of phone

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User holds his phone with help of the loopAdapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair
A simple way to be able to pick upp the phone and to attach it to the wheelchair - suitable for persons with impaired handfunction
User punches in a numberAdapted mobile phone
Adapted mobile phone – aids people with impaired hand function
Telephone in fabric bag on the outside of the electric wheelchair below the armrestAdapted phone with storage
Voice-controlled portable telephone that works and is always accessible for a person who uses an electric wheelchair and has impaired hand function
User controls iPad with his mouthAdapted stick for iPhone and iPad
Customized stick makes it possible to control iPhone and iPad with the mouth
User with Bluetooth headsetBluetooth headset for mobile phone
Bluetooth headset enables persons without function in arms or hands to use a mobile phone
Telephone attached to wheelchair armrestCordless home phone
Cordless phone with headset - assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities
User picks up the mobile phone’s plexiglas handle with thumbCustomized handle for mobile phone
Custom modification to phone for persons with impaired hand function
Night table with attachment on bedCustomized night table
An all-in-one night table with room for many functions that helps a person with a high injury to stay in touch with and have control over the rest of the world even when in bed
Gewa Prog transmitter  in holderEnvironmental control system on bed
An environmental control system that can be operated from the bed is suitable for persons with high spinal cord injuries
Gewa progress, mounted on the inside of the wheelchair armrestGewa Progress - advanced remote control
Well arranged, high-capacity infrared transmitter for environmental control system
User with headsetHeadset for landline and mobile phone
Headset for telephone - assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities
Using mobile phone on holder with mouth stickHolder for mobile phone and cordless home phone
With a holder for the mobile phone and a stick the user can operate the telephone with his mouth.
Homemade handle, with and without key ring, on remote control and phoneHomemade handle
Homemade handle of cernit clay with and without key ring
iPhone in mobile phone holder on wheelchair tableiPhone 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
User with mobile phoneMobile phone with Bluetooth headset
Mobile phone with big buttons and bluetooth headset make operation easier for persons with impaired hand function
Mobile phone with holder on wheelchairMobile phone with holder on wheelchair
Mobile phone with headset - assistive device for persons without arm and hand function
Portable telephone with Plexiglas handlePortable telephone with homemade handle
Adapted handle for phone, suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Telephone on swivel armSpeaker phone on swivel arm
Adapted speaker phone works for a person without active hand function
Speaker phone and mobile phone on holder, TV remote sitting attached to the telephone with a rubber bandTelephone by night table
With a holder for speaker phone by the bed, the telephone is always accessible for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function.
User with mobile phone and headsetTelephone for persons without arm/hand function
Telephone does not work satisfactorily for persons without arm/hand function
Telephone holder on shower chairTelephone holder on shower chair
Accessible phone even when showering
Portable telephoneTelephone suitable for persons with impaired grip
Portable phone with speakerphone function that works well for persons with impaired hand function.
Telephone with big buttons and adapted handle on receiverTelephone with adapted handle
Homemade handle for phone, suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Telephone and headset on holderTelephone with headset
Telephone with headset for persons who find it difficult to hold the receiver.
User wearing headsetTelephone with headset
Telephone with headset, with built-in speaker phone.
Telephone with big buttonsTelephone with hearing loop
Telephone with large buttons and hearing loop make it possible to record phone calls.
Telephone with lifting device and telephone receiver holderTelephone with holder for receiver
Telephone receiver holder – a solution for persons who are unable to hold the receiver
Speaker phoneTelephone with speaker phone function
Cordless phone with speakerphone function – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Telephone with large buttonsTelephone, lightweight with big buttons
Easy-to-use phone for persons with impaired hand function
The user typing with his writing sticksTelephone- and typing sticks
Adapted pencil works as an assistive device for using telephone and computer - useful for persons with impaired handfunction
User punches in a number with telephone stickTyping and telephone stick
A stick inserted into the universal holder enables a person without dexterity to punch in a phone number and type on a computer
User with writing stickUniversal holder on wrist bandage
Holder for flatware and typing sticks sewn onto wrist bandage, suitable for persons without wrist function or finger dexterity
Helena with her wireless phone and headset.Use of phone assisted by computer and modem
– allows people with extensive disabilities to use a telephone independently
User punches in a numberUsing a mobile phone
Mobile phone with sliding cover – suitable for persons with impaired hand function
User with mobile phone in handUsing a mobile phone
Using a mobile phone – method for a person with a high spinal cord injury
User dials a phone numberUsing cordless landline phone
Handsfree headset for cordless phone – a good aid for persons with impaired hand function
User with wheelchair tableWheelchair table
- makes it easier to always have work materials accessible – suitable for people with severe disabilities