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1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

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A4.16.4 Grab Bars.

Fig. A6(a) and (b) show the diagonal and side approaches most commonly used to transfer from a wheelchair to a water closet. Some wheelchair users can transfer from the front of the toilet while others use a 90-degree approach. Most people who use the two additional approaches can also use either the diagonal approach or the side approach.

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 Wheelchair Transfers

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)

Fig. A6 Wheelchair Transfers

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