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Information on wheelchair components and dimensions.
Question | Answer |
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Average wheelchair dimensions / doorway and ramp dimensions. | Average w/c is 24-26 inches rim to rim. ADA doorway accessibility 32 inches wide. RAMP: for every 1" rise 12" of ramp, with 4 by 4 foot landing for every 30 feet of ramp. |
Wheelchair Evaluation | Start with hips (pelvis)! Then LE, Trunk, UE, Head and Neck |
Adult W/C dimensions | Width:18 Depth:16 Height:20 |
Narrow Adult W/C dimensions | Width:16 Depth:16 Height:20 |
Slim Adult W/C dimensions | Width:14 Depth:16 Height:20 |
Hemi/Low seat W/C dimensions | Width:14 Depth:16 Height:17.5 |
Junior W/C dimensions | Width:16 Depth:16 Height:18.5 |
Child W/C dimensions | Width:14 Depth:11.5 Height:18.75 |
Tiny Tot W/C dimensions | Width:12 Depth:11.5 Height:19.5 |
360 degree turn for w/c | 60 x 60 inches or 5 x 5 feet |
90 degree turn (on ramp) | 4 by 4 feet platform |
180 degree turn (on ramp) | 4 by 8 feet platform |
Reaching from w/c | min height: 15 inches max height: 48 inches |
tips for creating space | remove doorstop (3/4 inch in width), offset hinges (11/2 - 2 inches width), wraparound armrest (1 inch width) |
wheelchair seat belt | attach at HIP level (NOT waist) at 45 degree angle. |
optimal surface heights | Precision work: 31-37 inches. Reading/Writing: 28-31 inches. Typing/light assembly: 21-28 inches. |