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Headband
Our client has a cochlear implant fitted to help him process noises. However the transmitter, which is held in position by a magnet fitted behind his ear, dislodges very easily, especially on the head support of his specialised seat, wheelchair and car seat. A wide lycra headband was designed and made and this ensures the transmitter is held firmly in place and the stretch and smoothness of the lycra makes it easy to fit onto the client’s head. The simplicity of the design means that additional headbands in an assortment of colours can easily be made. Ref T8-397
Customised Workstation
A client with limited mobility, wanted to be able to set up her Daisy player, computer and telephone within easy reach of her lounge chair. TADVIC developed a multi-trayed workstation that attaches to the side of the client’s lounge chair with two swivelling metal trays. The solution neatly and compactly satisfies all the client’s needs to allow access the technology that is vital to maintaining her quality of life. Ref T8-369
Computer Cushions
This client uses an array of pillows to help position herself comfortably in her chair whilst she is studying and working from home using her laptop. To prevent the pillows constantly moving, the solution was to stitch a fine stretch mesh fabric to the sides of the chair that could support and contain the cushions when needed, but allow them to be removed when the client was not working. Ref T7-586
Adjustable frame for keyboard and trackball
A spinal rehabilitation unit required a fully adjusable assessment frame for experimenting with the best positions for trackballs and keyboards so that people with quadriplegia could use a computer with a mouthstick. A frame was made in steel tubing with holders for trackball and keyboard. Adjustments are possible for moving the holders up and down, in and out, and for tilt and angle. When the ideal positions are found for a particular client then a replica can be ordered to suit their specific needs. Ref T0/002 (99/546)
Hinged Computer Keyboard Table
A man with parkinson’s disease falls forward onto the keyboard when he is trying to stand up after working at the computer. A hinged table was made to hold the computer keyboard. The client pushes the table up and out of the way before he tries to stand up from his chair. This simple innovative solution gives him an additional degree of safety and independence at his computer work station. Ref T0/684
Computer Workstation
A student with poor trunk stability and limited fine motor control required a workstation that would allow easy access from a wheelchair to a computer and its accompanying specialised controls. A second-hand workstation was purchased and its dimensions modified to fit the available space. The monitor was raised by placing it on a shelf made to sit on the workstation. For easy access, the computer was slung under the tabletop. The specialised computer controls, a joystick and jellybean switch, were mounted on a board, which can be placed either on the workstation or on the student's lap. Ref 98/013
EasiPhone Mounting System
A woman needed to use her hands-free telephone from her bed at night and from her wheelchair during the day. The position of the phone was unsatisfactory for voice clarity. A wall mounted system was made for the EasiPhone unit, comprising a pivoting arm with a metal basket fastened to the end. The arm allows ease of positioning and the basket holds the telephone unit securely. The swivel arm is 2 metres long with an elbow so the phone can be used in a variety of positions and from her wheelchair during the day. The positions of the microphone and the LED screen were a critical consideration for the successful operation of the phone. Ref 99/669
Over Bed Computer Table
A young man with quadriplegia spends most of the day in bed on his back. He needed an overbed table that could hold a laptop computer, telephone and TV remote control and that he could deploy independently. He uses a mouthstick to operate all these devices. A table was made from plywood and powered by a 12 volt linear actuator and controlled with a rocker switch. Activating the rocker switch with the mouthstick swings the assembly through a 90 degrees arc across the bed from the rest position at the side of the bed. Pre-set adjustments were included so that the height and distance away from his head could be set to suit him. The table can be tilted on a tubular arm to the desired angle. The computer and accessories are attached to the table with Velcro. Ref 99/191