1.
1" vertical rise to 12": ramp slope requirement
2.
4' aisle: minimum space requirement for parking
3.
4' x 4': landing required for a 90 degree turn
4.
4' x 8': landing required for a 180 degree turn
5.
4" high: curbs on ramps
6.
5' x 5' (60" x 60"): 360 degree turning space for w/c
7.
24-26": average w/c width
8.
29-36": railing measurements
9.
31": maximum height for countertops
10.
32": minimum doorway clearance
11.
36": ideal doorway clearance
12.
48': or longer requires a landing for turning
13.
48": minimum pathways and walkways
14.
48": maximum height individual can reach from chair
15.
adds 1 1/2-2": offset hinges
16.
adds 3/4": removing doorstops
17.
adult w/c: 18" W x 16" D x 20" H
18.
child w/c: 14" W x 11.5" D x 18.75" H
19.
hemi/low-seat: 17.5" H
20.
junior w/c: 16" W x 16" D x 18.5" H
21.
leaning forward: arm rests that are too low encourage
22.
narrow adult w/c: 16" W x 16" D x 20" H
23.
seat depth: measure from posterior portion of the buttocks to the popliteal fossa then subtract 2 inches
24.
seat height: knees and ankles positioned at 90 degrees; measure from distal thigh to heel with a 2" clearance from the floor
25.
seat width: measure widest point across hips then add 2 inches
26.
shoulder elevation: arm rests that are too high cause
27.
slim adult: 14" W x 16" D x 20" H
28.
tiny tot w/c: 12" W x 11/5" D x 19.5" H
29.
wrap around arm rests: space savers; reduces overall width by 1"