Swivel Seat Cushion Anyone with a back, leg, or hip disability have difficulty getting in and out of the car. A swivel seat cushion make that task easier. The soft foam cushion rotates on a base to the user can easily swivel in or out.
Seat Cushions Cushions provide an equal distribution of body weight, for pressure point relief and cervical alignment. They can give a uniform counter pressure over the entire seating area, depending on its design. $20/400.00
Wheelchair Work Station Wheelchair work stations are specially designed to giver the user good access to the working area. Actual configuration of the workspace depends on the users need. The example to the right will give you some ideas, but don't think that this one configuration, will fit all. Prices vary widely.
Safety Mats There are safety mats for nearly every work environment... all of them reduce the chance of slipping. There are also anti-static, or anti-fatigue mates; mats for entryways, work areas, garages, yards, stair treads, and more. Prices vary widely.
Platform Lift A platform wheelchair lift is installed with very little modification to the stairway. It mounts on a load bearing wall on one side of the stairway. The drive system motor can be completely out of side. Some have outdoor capabilities. $3000 & up.
Pneumatic Lifter Seat A chair lift can help someone get to a standing position more easily. It can lift up to 80% of the person's weight. It must be adjusted to the person's weight to work properly. $300.00
Height Adjustable Tables Adjustable tables let people work comfortably and safely at a height that is appropriate. Adjustable tables come in pneumatic, electric and manually controlled. Prices vary widely, depending on features.
Pneumatic Height Adjustable Chair These stools and chairs let people sit at work places where they would usually stand. Examples: Grocery checkers, toll booth operators, cooks. $100/400.00

Even MORE Ideas...

• Provide full armrest and stable back support.
• Offer shoulder bag, backpack or wheeled cart for carrying materials.
• Minimize the need for reaching up, behind, or down.
• Avoid two-handed operations when standing.
• Remove all slippery surfaces.
• Provide intercoms in remote areas to avoid the need to walk.
• Offer seating next to phones.
• Organize work area to avoid moving from one place to another to accomplish task.
• Install remote control in secure areas.
• Provide space for transfer in and out of wheelchair, if necessary.

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