Knowledge and Rehabilitation Centre for children and adults with multiple limb deficiencies

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Getting dressed/Hygiene

Hygiene (4 helping aids)

Addition to a toilet with washing and drying facilities.

The Top WC Matic is a toilet addition with a washing and drying facility that can be easily mounted onto a standard toilet without having to be rebuilt. It may be useful for those who have difficulty in managing to clean themselves after going to the toil

Aid for getting up a lather when washing.

This may be the solution for those who have difficulty washing themselves. Pour some soap or shampoo onto the loofah-covered rod and rub against it with the part of the body that is to be washed. This is designed for people without arms

Brush for washing or showering with.

The brush is firmly attached to a suction cup that can be fixed at any convenient height on a smooth wall. The brush is good to use when washing your hair, back or any other part of your body that might be difficult to reach. The black lever on the suctio

Telescoping Back Scratcher

Could be useful while washing your hair

At home

In the kitchen (3 helping aids)

Washing-up brush.

Washing-up brush with a clamp. Put the washing-up brush in a suitable place and instead of moving the brush over the plate, move the plate over the brush.

Washing-up liquid holder.

Washing-up liquid holder 'Diskan'. Fill washing-up liquid in the holder, and put the cover on the holder. Push light on the cover with dish-mop and then you can wash.

Washing-up sponge on a handle.

A washing-up brush with a sponge and hollow handle. Fill the handle with washing-up liquid and fit the screw cap. The washing-up liquid goes into the sponge through small holes. The sponges are easy to replace when they wear out. Two types of sponge are a

Home modifications (3 helping aids)

Positioning of a washing-machine and tumble-drier in the bathroo

By placing the washing-machine and tumble-drier next to each other, you make a bench for yourself to sit on at the sink making it easier for you to reach your toiletries. At the same time you can look in the mirror if the bathroom mirror is adjustable.

Shallow sink

Sink. Might be of use for people with short arms

Washing-machine and tumble-drier mounted on a pedestal with whee

For storage: The washing-machine and tumble-drier are mounted on a pedestal with two drawers. The dirty washing can be kept near the washing-machine. The pedestal can be made by a local craftsman. The drawers are normal drawers on castors.

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