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Getting into the wheelchair:
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Position your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat. This might
have to be done by an attendant.
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Switch your wheelchair off.
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Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).
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Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.
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Now slide into the wheelchair.
Getting out of the wheelchair:
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Drive your wheelchair as close as possible to your seat.
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Switch your wheelchair off.
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Apply the hand brake of your wheelchair (if existing).
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Detach the side part of your wheelchair or swivel it up.
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Now slide onto your new seat.
NOTE:
If you do not have sufficient muscle strength, you should ask other persons for help. Use a
sliding board, if possible.
