I'm C5-6 and I too use a debit card almost exclusively, and use the "credit" option because so many keypads are hooded, making them inaccessible to my curled fingers.
When i do use cash, I use tenodesis (sp?) to "grip" the bills. Doesn't work great, and i'm slow, but it does eventually get the job done. Like Don's, my wallet has a single-fold with a little velcro on the *inside* to keep it folded until i want it open (which helps keep cards from falling out). I also have a loop of string on it to aid in pulling it out of the side-pocket on my chair, where i keep it along with my cell-phone and a small notebook (both of which also have loops of string for easy retrieval). I do what i can to avoid change, offering it as tips or contributions, whenever possible. Otherwise, i ask people to drop it into my wallet next to my bills and deal with it later. I would think a C6-7 would have no problems. At 02:33 PM 10/29/2009, Don Price wrote: >If he has a girlfriend or wife I'm sure they'll be more than happy to help him >remove the money from his wallet. LOL. >I have the reverse problem--getting the money INTO my wallet. Ha! > >As a C5-6, I rarely use cash any more. Almost all of my transactions are with >my debit card. > >However, I've found that a single-fold, leather wallet is much easier for me >to use. I'd stay away from tri-fold wallets or those with velcro or zippered >closures which tend to make access more difficult. > >Don. > > >From: "Berres, Susan J *HS" <[email protected]> >To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 9:58:31 AM >Subject: [QUAD-L] Money handling > >I'm an OT working with a young man with a C6-7 injury. He wants to figure out >how to handle his money - specifically how to get single bills out of his >wallet. I'll have some ideas, I'm sure, but any tips from those who have been >there, done that are always greatly appreciated! > >Thanks! >Sue Berres, OTR/L >
