wheelchair, accessibility Flashcards
How tall should a door threshold/saddle be for wheelchair
accessibility?
1/2” and should be bevelled– should be removed if possible
What is the minimum doorway width for a wheelchair?
32”- 36”
What is the standard height of a wheelchair seat?
18”
- Toilets are typically 15” (should be raised
to accommodate transfers)
how wide should accessible parking spots be?
36 inches
how tall should countertops be for someone who can stand?
34-34” tall
how tall should countertops be for someone in a wheelchair?
30-32” tall
- clear space under countertop
dimensions of a handicap sink
29″ high x 32 to 36″ wide
how tall should toilets be for for handicapped, disabled, and elderly people?
17-19” tall (floor to seat)
type of wheelchair for T3 SCI
manual wheelchair
what should be assessed first to determine good seating posture in a wheelchair?
pelvis (dictates what happens to body segments above & below)
- must be strong & stable
wheelchair dimensions for a standard adult
18” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height
wheelchair dimensions for a narrow adult
16” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height
wheelchair dimensions for a slim adult
14” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height
wheelchair dimensions for a wide adult
20” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height
wheelchair dimensions for a junior
16” seat width X 16” seat depth X 18.5” seat height
