Figure A5
Wheelchair Transfers
Fig. A5(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. A5(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.
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