Wheelchairs

A wheelchair is a mobility aid used by individuals who are unable to, or have difficulty walking.

There are various types of wheelchairs including:

• Wheelchairs—customised
• Wheelchairs—manual
• Wheelchairs—motorised
• Wheelchairs—stand-up  

Workplace solutions and adjustments

There are a number of workplace accessibility issues to consider when accommodating wheelchair users in the workplace including:

• accessible car parking facilities close to the building entrance
• suitable door widths and building access
• access to all areas of the workplace including multiple building levels, toilet, kitchen and staff facilities
• suitable floor coverings to allow independent mobility
• suitable height desks and workplace equipment.

For assistance with identifying possible access issues in the workplace see the link below:

• Access auditors and consultants

For more information regarding wheelchair accessories and repairs please see the links below:

• wheelchair accessories

References

Domiciliary Equipment Service 2007, Manual Wheelchairs Clinical Assessment Considerations, Government of South Australia, Richmond, viewed 5 August 2010, <http://www.des.domcare.sa.gov.au/docs/docs_220_235.pdf>.

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 2006, Access to premises, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, viewed 5 August 2010, <http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/buildings/access_to_premises.html>.

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 2006, D.D.A Guide: Earning a living, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, viewed 5 August 2010, http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/dda_guide/earning/earning.html.

• Wheelchairs
• Wheelchairs—customised
• Wheelchairs—manual
• Wheelchairs—stand-up