wheelchair, accessibility

Question 1

How tall should a door threshold/saddle be for wheelchair
accessibility?

Answer 1

1/2” and should be bevelled– should be removed if possible

Question 2

What is the minimum doorway width for a wheelchair?

Answer 2

32”- 36”

Question 3

What is the standard height of a wheelchair seat?

Answer 3

18”
- Toilets are typically 15” (should be raised
to accommodate transfers)

Question 4

how wide should accessible parking spots be?

Answer 4

36 inches

Question 5

how tall should countertops be for someone who can stand?

Answer 5

34-34” tall

Question 6

how tall should countertops be for someone in a wheelchair?

Answer 6

30-32” tall
- clear space under countertop

Question 7

dimensions of a handicap sink

Answer 7

29″ high x 32 to 36″ wide

Question 8

how tall should toilets be for for handicapped, disabled, and elderly people?

Answer 8

17-19” tall (floor to seat)

Question 9

type of wheelchair for T3 SCI

Answer 9

manual wheelchair

Question 10

what should be assessed first to determine good seating posture in a wheelchair?

Answer 10

pelvis (dictates what happens to body segments above & below)
- must be strong & stable

Question 11

wheelchair dimensions for a standard adult

Answer 11

18” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height

Question 12

wheelchair dimensions for a narrow adult

Answer 12

16” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height

Question 13

wheelchair dimensions for a slim adult

Answer 13

14” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height

Question 14

wheelchair dimensions for a wide adult

Answer 14

20” seat width X 16” seat depth X 19.5” seat height

Question 15

wheelchair dimensions for a junior

Answer 15

16” seat width X 16” seat depth X 18.5” seat height

Question 16

wheelchair dimensions for a child

Answer 16

14” seat width X 11.5” seat depth X 18.76” seat height

Question 17

wheelchair dimensions for a tiny tot

Answer 17

12” seat width X 11.5” seat depth X 19.5” seat height

Question 18

Mid wheel drive power wheelchair

Answer 18

Drive wheels in the middle of wc frame
- smallest turning radius (easy to turn in small spaces- hallways, getting in/out of bathrooms)

Question 19

Real wheel drive power wheelchair

Answer 19

Drive wheels in rear position of wc
- good for rural areas with outdoor driving, rough terrain
- larger turning radius (not good for tight areas)

Question 20

Front wheel drive wheelchair

Answer 20

Drive wheels in the front
- user can get close to counters or surfaces for transfers but footrests limit closeness