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Handicapped accessible shower
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This Shower transfer chair spans across the
rim of the tub or shower .The bather sits on the chair on the outside
of the tub and then slides the seat into the tub. The bather still
must lift their legs into the tub, but they can do this one at a
time from the seated position.The unique feature of Shower
Transfer Bench is the swiveling seat. Whether you are transferring
from a standing position, or from a wheel chair, the position of
the seat makes it easier to approach.
All features in an Handicapped
accessible shower must comply with the height of the shower
wheelchair, and the user's size and strength - including the height
and grip of the grab handles, the accessibility of the shower controls,
showerhead, storage shelves - or they will create a false sense
of safety for the bather Shower
wheelchair are for use in accessible roll-in shower stalls only.
Accessible showers don't have edged-thresholds, and they make use
of grab bars, storage shelves and height-adjustable or hand-held
showerheads.
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