Accessibility and Assistive Technology
HMN: Wheelchair and Equipment Measurement
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Equipment Measurements
This information is pertinent for the widths of doors and hallways. Remember, for turning: a manual wheelchair requires a diameter of 5' x 5' and a power wheelchair a diameter of 6' x 6'.
If the person is in a wheelchair, then before beginning the remodeling process, these details will be needed:
Is the wheelchair a manual or power chair? ________.
Width of the wheelchair including the wheels _______.
Height of the wheelchair, seat to floor including the cushion _________.
Length of the wheelchair (tip of leg rest to tip of push handles or anti-tippers) _________.
Are chair arms removable or do they flip back? ___________.
Other equipment the person will need (eg. hospital bed, hoyer lift) and approximate measurements.
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