Accessibility Flashcards
Walker door swing accomodation
Minimum of 18”
Average wheelchair width
24-26”
Wheelchair door swing accomodation
26”
Doorway and hallway clearance
Minimum: 32”
Ideal: 36”
Amount added by doorstop removal
3/4”
Amount added by offset hinges
1.5-2”
Average wheelchair length
42-43”
Space needed for 360 turn in wheelchair
5’x5’
Maximum and minimum height for reaching forward in wheelchair
48” and 15”
Maximal height for countertops
31”
Aisle between parking spaces for wheelchairs
4’
Minimum width of ramps
36”
Ramp Landings
4’x4’ for 90 degree turn or rest
4’x8’ for 180 degree turn
If leading to a door, there must be a 5’x 5’ platform with at least 12” along the side of the door to allow for door swing
Adult Chair Measurements
18” width, 16” depth, 20” seat height
Narrow Adult Chair Measurements
16” W, 16” D, 20” H
Slim Adult Chair Measurements
14” W, 16” D, 20” H
Hemi Seat Measurements
17.5” seat height. Allows for self propelling
Junior Chair Measurements
16” W, 16” D, 18.5” H
Child Chair Measurements
14” W, 11.5” D, 18.75” H
Tiny Tot Chair Measurements
12” W, 11.5” D, 19.5” H
Measuring wheelchair width
Measure widest point, then add 2 inches
Measuring wheelchair depth
Measure both LE from buttocks to popliteal fossa, take the greatest length, then subtract 2 inches
Footrest height
should have 2” clearance from floor
