Wheelchairs
Toddler Step for Wheelchair
A mother requested that TADVIC help in attaching a commercial riding board (designed for a pusher) to the back of her 5 year old son’s manual wheelchair so that she could transport her three year old son while pushing the chair. TADVIC modified the standard attachment framework from the riding board so that it can slide on to the two anti-tip bar mounts on the back of the wheelchair and be secured in place by self-retaining pins. U0-259
Luggage Rack for Scooter
A man with a range of physical conditions uses a motorised scooter to get around. He likes to travel on the train independently, and needed a way to carry his suitcase on the scooter. TADVIC made a luggage rack that is easily attached and removed from the scooter. The luggage rack consists of 2 parts - a towbar which remains on the scooter permanently and an aluminium carrier which can be removed when not in use. The suitcase is held on the carrier by 2 straps. U0-136
Detachable toddler seat
A toddler seat that attaches to a wheelchair has made family outings a reality for this client and her young son. A conventional pram toddler seat was attached to the manual wheelchair to achieve a terrific outcome. Ref T8-011
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
Sunshade for Child's 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
Holder for Umbrella on Scooter
Woman with severe arthritis uses a powered scooter for mobility out in the community. She could not safely hold an umbrella whilst she driving the scooter. A Golf Buggy Umbrella bracket was used as a holder for an umbrella handle. A mounting system was designed to fix the golf buggy bracket to the scooter's tiller. The construction made it possible to easily adjust the angle of the umbrella according to the direction of the wind and rain. Ref T0/568
Foot Barrier for Wheelchair
TADVIC made a footplate for the client’s wheelchair which accommodates the assymetrical position of her legs. The client has high muscle tone and powerful involuntary movements in her lower legs. The footplate is made from 5mm durable ABS plastic and is shaped with three sides to isolate the wheel area. It has a barrier to stop the client’s feet contacting the wheelchair castor wheels and a comfortable padded strap around her lower legs. T9-186
