Work Station Access

Equipment that can be attached to scooters includes carrying bags/pouches, cane/crutch holders, oxygen tank holders, cupholders, eating trays, writing/reading trays, carrying baskets, trailers, rear-view mirrors, umbrellas and headlights.

Adjustable school desks and workstations allow the furniture height to be adjusted. Depending upon a particular product, the furniture may be adjusted using a hand crank, electronic motor, or wing-nuts. They may also allow an individual to alternate between sitting and standing positions or use various types of chairs to be more comfortable.

Accessible workstations are desks and tables that are adjustable and allow individuals who use mobility aids to access them. They may also allow an individual to alternate between sitting and standing positions or use various types of chairs to be more comfortable.

Desks and tables that are adjustable allow individuals who use mobility aids, have to alternate between sitting and standing positions, or use various types of chairs to be more comfortable. Adjusting a working surface to meet individual needs increases their comfort and access.

Scooters designed to traverse outdoor environments, including sand, soft wet ground, uneven surfaces, curbs and slopes.

Anti-fatigue matting provides a buffer between the floor surface and an individual's body. These mats are available in a variety of sizes and often can be custom made. These mats are designed to relieve fatigue for individuals who have to stand for prolonged periods.

Articulating keyboard trays allow an individual to position the keyboard at variable heights and angles. Some trays go from sitting to standing positions and are equipped with enough space to handle a mouse; other systems offer a separate mouse tray.

Assist lift cushions assist people with getting up from a seated position.

Automatic door openers are available for a variety of residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and transportation applications. Many have emergency egress features and operate on microwave and infrared sensors. There are a variety of door opening mechanisms ranging from fully automated to power assist to entirely manual. For specifics, we recommend you contact the manufacturer directly.

Non-slip surfaces that can be laid out across a floor for chairs to be put on to prevent slipping and keep people safely seated for a period of time.

Chairs designed and built to be accessible for little people.

Chairs designed and built to be accessible for people who are tall.

Adding an additional monitor to a computer read out can increase productivity nd allow for multiple programs to be visible at once. Some set-ups come with two monitors attached to each other by default, but most computers can support multiple monitors through VGA or HDMI hookups.

Elevating office chairs raise the chair seat to the user's standing level and lower the person to a sitting position.

Adjustable office chairs provide support for individuals with shoulder, neck, back, and upper and lower extremity impairments. Backrest, armrest, and seat height and pan angles are features that support neutral sitting positions. Because stability is a safety concern for any chair user, the base should have five points, easy to reach controls, and casters that handle a variety of floor surfaces. Several companies offer unique options such as torso and neck support, built-in footrests, and locking casters

Ergonomic office equipment includes copyholders, monitor risers, keyboard trays, keyboard rests, and foot rests. Other equipment characterized as ergonomic are ergonomic or electric staplers, staple removers, scissors, and hole punches. Individuals with handling, fingering, and grasping restrictions resulting from cumulative trauma disorders can benefit from this equipment. Products in this area alleviate the repetitive motion common to many hand-intensive jobs.

Height adjustable multi-purpose chair for examination and screening rooms or for laser procedures

Expanded keyboards are typically flat and smooth. They are designed specifically to have larger keys. Most have a clear Mylar cover and many are waterproof.

Many individuals who work at desks or other types of surfaces may work more effectively with upper body support, particularly support of their forearms.  Forearm support can be provided from a properly adjusted chair’s armrests.  Forearm supports are also products that typically attach to a work surface and are adjustable. Essentially, they are armrests that attach to a work surface. There are several different types that adjust to a variety of heights and positions. Forearm support can alleviate pressure on a worker's neck, back, arms, and wrists.

Forward leaning chairs offer an alternative seating option for individuals with impairments that limit sitting. Forward leaning chairs support the user’s torso when leaning forward and can be used in a traditional upright seating position.

Large-rated chairs are typically made to support individuals who weigh over 300 pounds.

Low task or mechanics chairs are small stools on wheels. Some options are height adjustment and tool trays under the seat. May also be purchased at a local auto parts store.

Enhances the field of vision allowing computer users to see behind them, reducing stress in an open environment.

Monitor risers allow a computer monitor to be adjusted to different heights or to be moved out of the way. Combined with a height adjustable keyboard tray, monitor risers may allow a sit-to stand workstation from a stationary desk.

Accessible attachments that allow for the placement and use of a mouse at a comfortable arm's length reach.

Following proper body mechanics (such as creating a neutral posture) when using a computer while sitting or standing can greatly reduce awkward postures, mitigate exposure to injury, and allow a worker to be more comfortable. People with and without limitation benefit from this knowledge of how to sit/stand, organize one's work, and minimize injury exposure. For more information on proper sitting and stand practices, see OSHA's Good Working Positions.

Devices and products built to assist individuals in walking up stairs and maintaining their balance.

Stand/lean stools are available to assist individuals who must stand or sit for long periods of time. Stand/lean stools allow an individual to adjust his/her positioning, relieve standing strain by leaning, and relieve sitting pressure by leaning. Stand/lean stools are useful for brief mini-breaks and allow an easy return to an upright position. Stand/lean stools give individuals the ability to work in an upright position with most of their weight resting on the padded seat. A stand/lean stool helps support the body in a standing position and stabilizes the body in an upright position, reducing back strain and minimizing leg fatigue. Some stools swivel and tilt, some have backrests, and some are made for industrial and office environments.

Supine workstations allow individuals the flexibility to work in reclined positions. Various reclined postures may be effective accommodations for neck, back, hip, and circulatory limitations. Manufacturers of supine workstations either have the chair integrated with other products such as keyboard trays and monitor risers or have workstations that stand alone. By not having the seat integrated, an individual can combine a supine workstation with a hospital bed or a recliner, even a “zero-gravity” chair (Based on NASA studies, these appear to place the the least amount of stress on the spine.)

Products and services offered that can alter vans to make them accessible for individuals with physical disabilities.

Scales which allow for an individual to be weighed without getting out of a wheelchair.

These carts and trailers are attachments that allow their users or their assistants to support carrying objects with them where they go on a following wheel cart.

Mounts that attach directly to the wheelchair that can be used for phones, computers, and many other products.

A variety of manual and power wheelchairs are available for purchase. Many brands come in several types, including large capacity, reclining, and lightweight.

Work platforms are adjustable height workstations that can be adjusted to optimum heights or fixed height platforms used to raise workers to the working level. Some platfoms provide access for wheelchair uses where the use of ramps is not possible.

Zero gravity or reclining chairs are designed to reduce stress on the spine by putting the individual in a "zero gravity" position. This type of chair elevates your feet to the same level as your heart. They can be used in combination with a supine workstation or independently for those needing to work in a reclined position.