2008-05-17
Plastic coat
plastic coat that you can buy at a hardware store. Serves as a gripper on a wooden dowel.
stick of many uses
you can purchase a wooden dowel at the local hardware store. Very inexpensive -
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stick shown picking up items
with the plastic coat on the end - you can use this stick to pick up some items from the floor.
adapted light switch
This is a very inexpensive way to make light switches accessible to wheelchair users.
adapted light switch
purchase a wooden dowel from the local hardware store. Drill a tiny hole in the end of the dowel. Get a key chain ring - very lightweight one from local hardware store. We get ours from the auto service shop - they have thousands and will often spare a few for no cost. Turn off power to light switch. Drill tiny hole through light switch lever. attach dowel to light switch with key ring. Dowel can be stained or painted to match decor.
making faucets accessible
this is a coat hanger, shaped and plastic coated to make faucet handles usable.
turning on the faucet
the shape allows the user to pull the faucet on when they can't reach it.
turning off the faucet
the shape allows the user to turn the faucet off
making a table the right height
a very simple and inexpensive way to make tables fit the wheelchair user
table adaptation
with a piece of wood - shape and paint the "extension piece" to fit the table height that is needed. Nail or drill the piece to the table leg and the table can be adapted to any height desired.
bathroom modifications
this photo shows an accessible bathroom counter - made for wheelchair acess.
motion detector faucets are expensive but are an added helpful modification.
bathroom modifications
this toilet has a bidet - that lightly cleanses the individual after use.
accessible shower
for a truly wheelchair accessible shower - you need a five foot clear circle. modification can be made to accomodate existing space. other modifications such as more shower heads - (to keep the person warm while a care giver does the bathing), temperature sensitive faucets and shower heads, and hand held showers are possible.
Be sure to pick lightly surfaced tile for the bathroom floor - a smoothe tile will not be helpful.
parker tub
A parker tub is an option for individuals who can't remain seated. This model has a seat built in, and jacuzzi jets for theraputic value.
parker tub
A parker tub allows the individual or care giver to change the tilt of the entire tub with a remote control
parker tub
A parker tub is very expensive - about $10,000 and is usually not covered unless you have a strong clinical justification for need.
ceiling track hoyer
This is a modification to a door to accommodate a ceiling track lift system.
closing the hole
This is one way to close the hole created by a ceiling track lift system
ceiling lift
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ceiling lift
ceiling lift system with user and care giver
ceiling lift sling
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stair lift modification
one option for getting up stairs in small spaces
stair lift
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stair lift
this lift folds out of the way when not in use.
pool lift
this is an option for pool and hot tub transfers requiring a lift system. We have two connection "holes" and we move the lift from hot tub to pool when needed.
indoor lap pool
this is an indoor lap pool for therapy .
assorted adaptive devices
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Tour of Homes 2008