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Leg & Foot supports
Modifications were made to this client’s wheelchair that illustrate the variety of assistance provided by TADVIC. The client’s recent surgery required him to wear a splint that spreads his thighs. As a result his feet no longer fit on his standard wheelchair footplate. A detachable wider aluminum footplate was built. In addition our client needed something to hold his left leg in place whilst in his wheelchair. A cloth-covered foam pad with a metal frame that attaches to the armrest was also built. The beauty of the modifications are that they attach to the wheelchair’s existing fixtures, and can therefore be removed or modified if needs change down the track. Ref T8-451 & T8-463
Mobile Table
Our client, who uses an electric wheelchair, needed a table on wheels that she could use as a surface for eating and food preparation, as well as for transferring items from the oven and dishwasher. A table on castors was built and a hand hold underneath makes it easier to grasp. The castor wheels can be locked to secure the table in position. The client was also provided with a long ‘locking’ stick that she uses to reach each castor wheel and apply the wheel locks. Ref T8-073
Sunshade for Wheelchair
A child required a customised sunshade so that she could enjoy the outdoors in her wheelchair. A sunshade was designed using a commercially-made, foldable stroller’s hinges and hoop frame which has been extended and re-covered with strong washable UV resistant fabric. Ref T8-201
Rear-view Mirror for Wheelchair
For extra safety, an elderly lady required a rear-view vision mirror for her electric wheelchair. A bracket with an extended steel standard was clamped to the base of the wheelchair. The height of the standard and the angle of the mirror were carefully arranged to suit the user's height and vision. Ref 98/292
Wheelchair Trailor
A business man in a powered wheelchair wanted a way of carrying extra items such as computers and portable ramps. This solution was two fold: 1. Box trailer for towing behind wheelchair. A jockey wheel was added to support the tow bar. The box trailer is large enough and strong enough hold a second wheelchair. It is also capable of fitting into a train carriage. 2. Holder for portable ramps. This holds ramps in a vertical position at the front of the trailer. Ref 98/130
Scooter Operating Lever
The operating lever on a Gopher scooter was too short for the client to use comfortably. She needed to be able to apply pressure from more than one finger to sustain sufficient grip. An extension to the operating lever was made long enough for it to be held by all four fingers. When the lever is operated to go forward, it is in the horizontal position and when operated in reverse, the lever can be swiveled either up or down to allow the extension enough room to move in order to engage reverse gear. Ref 98/291
Crutches Holder on Scooter
A young man with multiple disabilities uses a scooter, a walking frame and crutches for mobility. He had no way of carrying the crutches with him on the scooter. A holder was made for the client's crutches enabling him to attach them securely to the back of his scooter. A simple steel cup was welded on to the base of an existing rack that holds a walking frame at other times. Velcro strips were attached to secure the crutches in place at the top of the rack. Ref T0/126
Wheelchair Tray
A young girl with cerebral palsy did not have a tray to fit her Mulholland wheelchair. Many adjustments can be made to this wheelchair making the design of the tray a challenge. A tray of 6mm polycarbonate was cut to the required size and shape. Rods of 10mm steel slot into polycarbonate sockets welded to the underside of the tray and these fit into double cable clamps attached to the frame of the wheelchair. The tray is removed from the wheelchair by simply lifting it out of the clamps. Ref T0/185