Figure A6
Wheelchair Transfers
Figure A6
Wheelchair Transfers
Fig. A6(a) Diagonal Approach (to the toilet fixture). A diagonal transfer is illustrated as follows. Diagram 1: wheelchair user takes a transfer position diagonal to the toilet fixture, swings footrest out of the way, sets brakes. Diagram 2: removes armrest, transfers. Diagram 3: moves wheelchair out of the way, changes position (some people fold chair or pivot it 90 degrees to the toilet). Diagram 4: positions on toilet, releases brake.
Fig. A6(b) Side Approach (to the toilet fixture). A side transfer is
illustrated as follows. Diagram 1: wheelchair user takes transfer position
parallel to the side of the toilet fixture, removes armrest, sets brakes. Diagram
2: transfers. Diagram 3: positions on toilet. (A4.16.4, A4.22.3)