Wheelchair Transfers - Side Approach

Figure A6b
Wheelchair Transfers - Side Approach

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)

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