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Car Transfer Handle & Standing Aid | NDIS Vehicle Access Tool
Car Transfer Handle & Standing Aid | NDIS Vehicle Access Tool
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Building Capacity & Independence
- Instant Vehicle Support: Hooks into the car door latch to provide a strong, stable handle for standing up safely.
- NDIS Assistive Technology: Qualifies as a vehicle access aid, supporting goals for community participation and independence.
- Reduces Joint Strain: Provides leverage to push oneself up, relieving pressure on knees, hips, and back during transfers.
- Universal & Portable: Fits almost any car and stores easily in the glovebox, ideal for taxis or support vehicles.
- Prevents Falls: Offers a secure anchor point to regain balance before stepping away from the vehicle.
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Enter and exit vehicles with confidence and independence using the Portable Car Transfer Handle. This sturdy, multi-functional tool is a vital piece of low cost assistive technology that instantly creates a secure handhold on almost any car door frame. By providing high-leverage support, it reduces the physical strain of standing up from a low car seat, helping to prevent falls and protect joints.
How This Transfer Aid Supports NDIS Participants
Getting in and out of a car is one of the most challenging movements for individuals with limited mobility. This tool addresses these barriers by:
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Facilitating Sit-to-Stand Transfers: It inserts securely into the car's U-shaped door striker (latch), creating a rigid, weight-bearing handle. This allows the user to push down with their arm strength to lift themselves up, rather than relying solely on leg strength or pulling on a potentially unstable car door.
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Reducing Joint Strain & Pain: For participants with arthritis, back pain, or hip/knee replacements , the leverage provided by the handle significantly reduces the pressure on lower body joints during the transfer process.
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Preventing Falls & Enhancing Balance: Getting out of a car often involves uneven ground. This handle provides a stable anchor point to establish balance before stepping away from the vehicle, reducing the risk of slips and falls.
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Promoting Community Access: By making car travel easier and less physically taxing, it encourages participants to leave the house more frequently for appointments, shopping, and social activities.
Key Features & Benefits
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Universal Secure Fit: Designed to fit the U-shaped door striker/latch found on the door frame of almost all vehicles. No installation or modification is required—simply hook it in to use and remove it before closing the door.
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Ergonomic Non-Slip Grip: The handle is contoured and rubberised to provide a comfortable, secure grip, ensuring the hand doesn't slip even in wet conditions or for users with reduced grip strength.
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Compact & Portable: Small enough to fit in a glove box, handbag, or door pocket. It is the perfect travel companion for use in family cars, taxis, or support worker vehicles.
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Durable Construction: Crafted from high-quality forged steel encased in durable ABS plastic, it is built to support significant weight and withstand daily use.
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Multi-Functional Safety Tool: (Note: Many of these handles also include a seatbelt cutter and window breaker tip for emergencies—if your specific model has these, this is a great value-add for safety).
Meticulous Specifications
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Material: Forged Steel Core with ABS/Rubber Grip
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Compatibility: Universal fit for U-shaped door strikers
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Dimensions: Approx. 17 cm x 11 cm x 7 cm
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Weight: Lightweight (approx. 160g)
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Grip Type: Ergonomic Non-Slip
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Installation: Instant (No tools required)
Package Includes
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1 x Portable Car Transfer Handle
Funding & Eligibility
This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.
- Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Personal Mobility
- Support Item Number:
03_120000911_0105_1_1 - Budget Category: Core - Consumables
How to Order:
- Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
- Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
- NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).
*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.