Accessibility standards

Question 1

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

Adult

Answer 1

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

Adult: 18w X 16D x 20h

Question 2

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

Narrow adult

Answer 2

16w x 16d x 20h

Question 3

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

slim adult

Answer 3

14w x 16d x 20h

Question 4

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

hemi/low seat

Answer 4

seat height 17.5

Question 5

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

junior

Answer 5

16w x 16d x 18.5 h

Question 6

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

child

Answer 6

14w x 11.5 d x 18.75 h

Question 7

Standard Wheelchair Dimensions:

tiny tot

Answer 7

12w x 11.5d x 19.5 h

Question 8

accessibility standards:
min clearance for doorways 
width
door swing
depth

Answer 8

width 32” ideal width 36”
door swing 18” beside the latch side of door
depth at least 60” clear space when facing door

Question 9

accessibility standards:

min width hallways

Answer 9

36” wide

Question 10

accessibility standards:

min turning radius

Answer 10

360 degrees requires 60x60”

Question 11

accessibility standards:
Max height reaching from wheelchair 
forward
down
sideways

Answer 11

reaching forward= 48”
Reaching down = 15” to prevent tipping
sideways = 48” w/o obstruction, 46” w/ obstruction (countertop)

Question 12

accessibility standards:

max height countertops

Answer 12

36”

Question 13

accessibility standards:

parking spaces need

Answer 13

5’ aisle

Question 14

accessibility standards:

Pathways/walkways

Answer 14

36” w min

Question 15

accessibility standards:
Ramps: 
min width
surface
ratio of slope
railings
edge protectors
platforms 
ramp leading to door

Answer 15

min width: 36” wide

nonskid surface upper/lower levels

ratio of slope to rise = 1”:12” (one foot for every one inch of rise)

railings: between 34 and 38” height

curbs and/or edge protectors to prevent wheels/walkers/canes going off edge

platforms: 5x5 landing space if ramp is excessively long, person has limited UE strength/endurance, sharp turn in it. (90 degrees 5x5, 180 degrees 4x8)

ramp leading to door= 5x5 platform extends at least 12-18” inches along side for door swing w/o backing up.

Question 16

Wheelchair accessories:
Seatbelt:
harness: 
Arm trough:
Lap Board:
Head support:
Mobile arm support: 
Brake Extension:
Hand rim projections: 
Hillholder device/hillclimber/ grade aid:

Answer 16

Wheelchair accessories:
Seatbelt: for safety (attach hip level, 45degree angle)
harness: for positioning when person lacks trunk control
Arm trough: position/support hypotonic arm and prevent edema
Lap Board: same as arm trough but also can be working surface
Head support: allow improved eye contact, communication, feeding assistance, by keeping head neutral
Mobile arm support: allow use of UE with proximal weakness for feeding or activities
Brake Extension: person with limited ROM to access brakes
Hand rim projections: easier propulsion for hand weakness (may increase width of chair)
Hillholder device/hillclimber/ grade aid: wc move forward but automatically brake when moving backwards. used to ascend steep grades

Question 17

types of wheelchairs:

reclining back

Answer 17

high back reclines
provides pressure releif, regulate BP, improve respiration, provide support for individuals unable to maintain upright position.

Question 18

types of wheelchairs:

tilt in space

Answer 18

entire seat and back recline to maintain hip and knee angles at 90 degrees.
provide pressure relief, regulate BP, improve respiration, minimize effects of abnormal tone. (severe extensor spasms that can throw person from chair.

Question 19

types of wheelchairs:

one arm drive

Answer 19

can be propelled with one arm

Question 20

types of wheelchairs:

hemi height

Answer 20

use non affected UE or LE

Question 21

types of wheelchairs:

amputee frame

Answer 21

axel can be moved positions for increased stability and accommodate for COG change

Question 22

types of wheelchairs:

powered chair

Answer 22

3 wheel or 4 wheel designs, can be opperated with various methods (sip puff, joy stick, switch etc)
good for people who cannot use hands/feet, prone to repetative stress injury, limited endurance, neuromuscular injury, etc.

Question 23

types of wheelchairs:

recreational

Answer 23

large thick innertube tires large front casters for all terrain incuding snow, mud, sand, offroad

Question 24

types of wheelchairs:

sports:

Answer 24

for racing cycling basketball or other competative sports. low back may cause back strain. typically lightweight

Question 25

types of wheelchairs:

stander

Answer 25

enable person to independently change seat height and elevate to standing position

Question 26

types of wheelchairs:

stair-climbing

Answer 26

navigates stairs by balancing on two wheels using sensors and gyroscopes

Question 27

types of wheelchairs:

bariatric

Answer 27

heavy duty, extra wide for individuals who are obese. axel displaced forward to compensate for COG change and allows for more efficient arm push position