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KNOWING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Lifting poles are available in many
models for beds, chairs and bathtubs.
They are a good help for people with
strong hands.
An electric hoist consists of a hoist
motor attached to traversing trolley, a
spreader bar with sling or other
attachments which is fixed at the lower
end of a spool of tape fitted in the motor
box, and pull-cords or a pendant controlbox. It runs on an overhead track which
is either ceiling or wall, mounted or on a
track fitted to a portable frame gantry. It is
suitable for use by a helper, who cannot
manage a mobile hoist, and in some
cases the user can use it by himself. It is
also suitable where space is too
restricted.
A mobile hoist is used for lifting people
from one place to another. It stands on
the floor and has wheels. There are
several types of hoists, so it is important
that the disabled person and his family
are involved in assessing and selecting
the hoist. You can have them hydraulic/
manual-operated and electric operated.
Lifting by a hoist always needs a helper.
Biking
One type of the hoists called “standing
hoist” lift the person while he is standing
on his legs, which are supported in such
a way that the person do not collapse.
Many people inclusive the helpers feel
that this type is more convenient than the
traditional type.
A tandem is a two seat bike, which can
be used by disabled and blind people
with normal force in legs.
A hand-driven bike exists for people
with little or no force in the legs. A little
help-engine can be attached to the bike
to help getting up hill.
Users of manual wheelchair can get a
front wheel connected the wheelchair
and in that way bike with the hand and
arms sitting in the wheelchair.
EUSTAT. User Manual
March 1999
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