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Comment on Anti-rollback for pushing wheelchair up hills? by Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:40:21 +0000

I don’t know if this is helpful, but I know at least one company that makes anti-rollback breaks. I’m not sure what kind of technology they use. Here is a link to an article on their website where they speak a bit about the product: https://www.motioncomposites.com/en_ca/community/blog/motion-composites/grade-aid-the-one-thing-your-wheelchair-is-missing#:~:text=A%20grade%20aid%20is%20an,ramp%20at%20a%20comfortable%20pace.

Comment on Cozy IV-Friendly Tunic by Lynnette

Lynnette — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:48:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing Christina! What a cool selection of buttons you’ve got on there

Comment on DIY bike trailer by Corrie Raiford

Corrie Raiford — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:10:50 +0000

Can’t see the plans

Comment on Stand up toilet for women by ANGELA JAAP

ANGELA JAAP — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:53:36 +0000

What about something similar to a camping toilet but taller. I am not a designer, just a thought.

Comment on opening sports cap drinks by Cat

Cat — Fri, 29 May 2020 22:46:11 +0000

There are already commercially available bottle openers similar to the 3D printed one. I’ve got one like this which was purchased from Aldi a few years ago :
http://www.able2.eu/product/pr60039/plastic-multi-opener

I have a boa which I also use for opening bottles and taking the (removable) sports tops off:
https://www.boastyle.com/products/lollipop?variant=51235221908

A piece of nonslip mat can be used to aid grip, similar to this:
https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/kitchen and household/slip_resistant-netting-p/non-slip-fabric-0109702-2271-information.htm

There are ‘dome shaped’ openers that could be another option for the hinged caps:
https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/kitchen and household/dome-shaped-screw-lid-openers-2287-p/

Don’t necessarily look in ‘disability’ catalogues/websites, sometimes you can find the same thing cheaper elsewhere!

I appreciate that the original post is several years old, but I hope this info helps someone!
Cat xx

Comment on Stand up toilet for women by Lynnette

Lynnette — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:58:13 +0000

In reply to Karen Haaser. Cool idea!

Comment on Stand up toilet for women by Karen Haaser

Karen Haaser — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:00:53 +0000

Maria, this won’t help with bowel movements, but women hikers have used something like this to allow them to stand up to pee in the woods.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VYG4GDH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 or Venus to Mars Female urinal.

Comment on Stand up toilet for women by Lynnette

Lynnette — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:31:01 +0000

Hi Maria, Thanks for posting your challenge! Cracked-it’s charity sponsor DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability (https://www.demand.org.uk/) have worked on something like this in the past, do feel free to get in touch if you’d like to speak about it further! https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/52846995605921094/

Comment on An Ironing Board for Wheelchair Users – Example Challenge by Lynnette

Lynnette — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:45:00 +0000

Brabantia make an ironing board with bowed legs specifically for ironing while sitting down which may be useful for some! https://www.brabantia.com/uk/ironing-board-d-135×45-cm-silicone-heat-pad-tropical-leaves/

Comment on Wireless Night Time Dementia Alarm by Marcel Lenormand

Marcel Lenormand — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:20:51 +0000

A PIR motion sensor would be useful here. It would need to be shielded so that minor movements in bed don’t trigger it.
Maybe a quaint analog bell — like a very old door bell or servants bell — could be positioned outside the room to alert staff? Different tones for each person?