Wheelchair and Seating

Question 1

Wheelchair measurements (Adult)

Answer 1

Seat Width: 18 inches
Seat Depth: 16 inches
Seat Height: 20 inches

Question 2

Wheelchair measurements (Junior)

Answer 2

Seat Width: 16 inches
Seat Depth: 16 inches
Seat Height: 18.5 inches

Question 3

Wheelchair measurements (Child)

Answer 3

Seat Width: 14 inches
Seat Depth: 11.5 inches
Seat Height: 18.75 inches

Question 4

Wheelchair measurements (Tiny-Tot)

Answer 4

Seat Width: 12 inches
Seat Depth: 11.5 inches
Seat Height: 19.5 inches

Question 5

Tilt-and-reclining Wheelchair

Answer 5

A Wheelchair with a high back that reclines independently of the rest of the chair.

Question 6

Tilt-in-space Wheelchair

Answer 6

Wheelchair that allows the entire seat and seatback to tilt back to maintain the seated posture of the hips and knees angles at 90 degrees

Question 7

Manuel Wheelchair

Answer 7

One arm drive, hemi-height chair, amputee frame

Question 8

Powered Wheelchair

Answer 8

For young children, alternative-powered mobility may be preferred by families due to their developmental appropriateness and social acceptability

Question 9

Recreational Wheelchair

Answer 9

Designed with large think inner tube type tires and large front caster for all-terrain using sand, mud, snow, and off-road

Question 10

Basic Styles of Seating:
Contoured/Custom

Answer 10

1) Ergonomically supports for individual
2) Provides excellent support
3) Enhances postural alignment
4) Provides pressure relief

Question 11

Average width of wheelchair (rim to rim)

Answer 11

24-26”

Question 12

Minimal clearance width for doorways _______ with ideal being

Answer 12

32”
36”

Question 13

How wide should hallways be?

Answer 13

36”

Question 14

Average length of wheelchair is

Answer 14

42-43”

Question 15

What is the max. height individuals can reach forward?

Answer 15

48”

Question 16

What is the measurement for low forward reach to prevent tripping?

Answer 16

at least 15”

Question 17

What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting without obstruction?

Answer 17

54”

Question 18

What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting with obstruction?

Answer 18

15”

Question 19

What is the maximal height for reaching sideways from sitting with obstruction?

Answer 19

No less than 15”

Question 20

What is the maximum height for countertops?

Answer 20

36”

Question 21

What height is most preferred? And whats the lowest that might be preferred?

Answer 21

34 ; 28

Question 22

How much space should parking spaces have?

Answer 22

5’

Question 23

What is the min-width for sideways and walkways?

Answer 23

36”

Question 24

What is the min measurement for ramps

Answer 24

36”

Question 25

What is the ratio for a ramp's slope to rise?

Answer 25

1:12 every inch of vertical rise, there should be 12 inches of horizontal length (run/ramp)

Question 26

What is the height for railings?

Answer 26

34"-38"

Question 27

Designed for racing, cycling, basketball, and other competitive sports

Answer 27

Sports Wheelchair

Question 28

Incorporates manual and power technology to enable the wheelchair user to independently move from sitting to standing

Answer 28

Stander wheelchair

Question 29

Dynamic Mobile Stander

Answer 29

A stander that the user can self-propel if they have the upper body strength to push a manual wheelchair

Question 30

Stair Climber

Answer 30

designed to navigate stairs while balancing on two wheels using sensors and gyroscopes

Question 31

Bariatric Wheelchair

Answer 31

heavy duty, extra wide wheelchair for obese individuals

Question 32

Evacuation Wheelchair

Answer 32

Designed to enable the safe and timely transport of a person who cannot independently descend stairs during an emergency

Question 33

Linear Seating

Answer 33

Flat non contoured, custom ordered, firm, rigid seating, for active individuals

Question 34

Pressure relief cushion: Honeycomb

Answer 34

lightwight, easy to maintain, does not get hot Difficulty to shape for individ.

Question 35

Pressure relief cushion: Cushion-contoured foam Ex. Contour U shaped seat

Answer 35

Increased pressure distribution among bottom ; reduced risk of skin shearing increasing ability for trunk and postural control

Question 36

Pressure relief cushion: Alternating pressure

Answer 36

automatically distributes pressure using a scheduled relief cycle ; reduces effort required from individual; self -contouring