Ppt2

Question 1

Ascends inclines

Answer 1

The wheelchair lean forward and apply more force to hand rim to avoid tipping backward
The need for forward lean increases as the slope increases
If the wheelchair users get tired part of the way up to the incline user should turn the wheelchair to the side and rest
If the wheel start to roll backwards instead of two hand grabs the WC user grab one as the other one rolls backwards

Question 2

Descending incline

Answer 2

It she slowly to maintain control and should be prepared to stop at any time
Keep his/her weight back
To slow down WC user should hold on the hand still at 1:00 o’clock position

Question 3

Rolls across side slope

Answer 3

To avoid turning downhill WC user should push hard on the downhill wheel
Shorter stroke my need to keep moving straight
Different push frequencies may be used for the two hand for ex when moving across to the side slop with right hand side downhill the right hand my push 2-3 tome for every 1 push on the left

Question 4

Get over obstacles

Answer 4

Should approach the obstacles and stop with caster 5-10 cm before reaching the obstacles
This method is comprised of two steps pop and lean

Question 5

Ramp measurement

Answer 5

•The minimum width should be 0.90 m
•Ramps should be provided with landings for resting, maneuvering
•Landings should be provided every 10.00 m, at every change of direction and at the top and bottom of every ramp.
•A protective handrail at least 0.40 m high must be placed along the full length of ramps
•The ramp surface should be hard and non-slip
•A coloured textural indication at the top and bottom of the ramp should be placed to alert sightless people as to the location of the ramp
•The marking strip width should not be less than 0.60 m

Question 6

doorways

Answer 6

Need to be wide enough
And the width of the doorways for WC access should be minimum of 82 cm

Question 7

Wheelchair access in corridor

Answer 7

Corridors need to be a minimum of 92 cm

Question 8

Disabled car parking space

Answer 8

1.5 meters wide btw parked cars

Question 9

Disabled toilet dimensions

Answer 9

Width 152 cm
Depth 132cm
Doorway width 82cm

The toilet should be to one side with centerline of toilet 41 cms to 46 cms away from the Wall
with a grab rail on the Wall 84 cms to 92 cms above the floor