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Bath Aids
Seating Systems and
Positioning Components
Highly Adaptable
Wheelchairs
Who is it for?
In addition to mobility and positioning products, it is
important to address activities of daily living.
It is difficult to sustain a healthy environment in many
developing countries. The wheelchair distribution team
can often bring a variety of bath aids that can support
the needs of the wheelchair recipient.
Who is it for?
There are a wide variety of disabilities that can-
not be served from without specialized adapta-
tions to the appropriate wheelchair. Some chil-
dren need special life support equipment, includ-
ing suction machines, ventilators, IV poles and
other critical care items. Some children have
developed fixed deformities which creates the
necessity of configuring the chair to accommo-
date the abnormal body position.
Who is it for?
There are a wide variety of seating sur-
faces, including foam, air cell and fluid
which can help accommodate assymetri-
cal problems, as well as address pres-
sure sores and other pressure related
issues. Structural support, such as trunk
supports, head supports, adduction and
abduction are also critical an many
cases to enable the occupant to function
to the best of their ability.