Mealtime Partners, Inc.

The hydration backpack with drinking tube positioning was adapted by Mealtime Partners to make a larger volume of water (larger than a cup provides) available to individuals in wheelchairs, who are unable to access the drinking tube of a standard hydration backpack. To facilitate access to the drinking tube and valve for those who have limited range of head movement, the tube is contained within a flexible conduit. The conduit is clamped to one of the handles or to the frame of a wheelchair. (The clamp is included with this drinking system). The flexible conduit can be shaped so that the tube is positioned to meet the needs and desires of the user. Once the flexible tube conduit is shaped, it will hold it's positioned until it is adjusted. The drinking tube and bite valve are held in a position such that the user can easily place their mouth on the valve.

The hydration backpack with drinking tube positioning is suitable for individuals who have limited head movement and who have adequate oral control to bite and suck.