side by side handle extension for wheelchairs by tammy kalinsky

side by side handle extension for wheelchairs by tammy kalinsky
all images courtesy tammy kalinsky

tel aviv-based designer tammy kalinsky has developed a wheel chair attachment that places the caregiver alongside the child, so they can walk side by side rather than behind. during the process, kalinsky noticed that kids with special needs require that they communicate with their guardians and people in their surroundings, something that wasn’t possible before due to the positioning of the stock wheelchair handles. influenced by children’s bicycles, the ‘side by side’ extension also features a bicycle horn and flash light that allows the child to take part of the walk and have a more interactive experience.

installed horn

project overview

the side by side handle folds and stores in the wheelchairs back pocket

the connector allows walking alongside the wheelchair

the ‘side by side’ handle

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