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updated 05/02/2012 17:07

 

 

 

 

 

Ergonomics and Physical Considerations Collection: Transportation, Physical Access and Vehicle Modifications

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A steering wheel knob may be used by a driver with limited upper extremity mobility or limited dexterity. Press Escape to Close Motorized seat adjustment for drivers who have physical challenges. Press Escape to Close Wheelchairs in a van must be locked down securely with buckles like this one to prevent rolling. Press Escape to Close A man who uses a small scooter uses a special adapted hoist to lift it into the trunk of his car for this vehicle modification. Press Escape to Close A close view of the electric hoist used to lift and position a scooter in the trunch of a car, vehicle modification. Press Escape to Close The wide area to the side of an accessible parking place allows for a wheelchair user to easily use a ramp and navigate safely during transfers from a vehicle. Press Escape to Close Poles carry posted signs to mark accessible parking places. Press Escape to Close Accessible parking places are best positioned near the entrance or ramp area used by visitors who have disabilities. Press Escape to Close An extended ramp with two long paths may be used for a steep incline from entrance to parking area. Press Escape to Close For visitors who would find it hard to enter through an exterior door, an accessible solution was made to provide a doorbell to summon assistance. Press Escape to Close A ramp made of raised pavement must be in good shape for ease of navigation. Here the parking lot surface is broken, causing some difficulty. Press Escape to Close A ramp leading up to the front entrance must be marked, wide, have rails and the right slope for ease of access. Press Escape to Close This view of the ramp in the previous photo shows the slope to the parking lot. Press Escape to Close This view of the ramp in the previous photo shows the slope to the parking lot. Press Escape to Close

For more information about transportation, parking, environmental accessibility and physical considerations see our Show and Tell pages for:

Getting There: Transportation, Physical Access and Vehicle Modifications

Wheelchair Users and Mobility Aids (link under development)

Other photo collections may feature photos related to this topic:

Full Collection: Ergonomics and Physical Considerations
Hands-Free Communication and Speech Recognition
Ergonomic Seating
Ergonomic Workstations
Input Options for Computer Users
Additional AT and Accommodations, Physical Access


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