Must Know Info Part 5 Flashcards
Principles of universal design
- equitable use
- flexibility in use
- simple and intuitive use
- perceptible information
- communmicates necessary info effectively to user
- low physical effort
- size and space for approach and use
how far should railing be mounted from wall
1.5”
height of exterior railing
should be waist height for user if walking (34-38”)
diameter of raining
1.5-2”, with non-skid surface
MINIMUM door width for walkers/w/c
walker: 18”
w/c: 26”
slope for ramp
1”:12”
how to calculate ramp length
height x 12 = length in inches
when is 4x4 platform needed
ramp is excessively long (48” or more), UE weakness, ramp has a turn
when is 5x5 platform needed
if ramp leads to door
typical w/c width (rim-rim)
24-26”
typical w/c length
42-43”
ideal doorway and hallway clearance
36”
360* w/c turning space required
60x60”
ideal ramp width
36”
max height for countertops
31”
w/c fitting: seat width
hip to hip +2”
w/c fitting: seat depth
buttocks to popliteal fossa - 2”
w/c fitting: seat height
knees and ankles should be at 90*
standard w/c seat height
19.5 in
hemiheight w/c
17.5”
footrest floor clearance
2”
armrest height
shoulders should be neutral, arms hanging at sides, elbows flexed to 90*
measure under each elbow to cushioned seating surface
