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This self or attendant propelled paediatric manual wheelchair can be used indoor or outdoors, suited to dry, hard and leveled terrain. It features quick release axles, foot plate with heel loop, four tie down points to support an occupant during travel, and adjustable components to aid in positioning. Accessories are available.
This Assistive Technology Guide is designed to assist you in considering your needs related to children's manual wheelchairs. Paediatric wheelchairs can range from smaller size standard wheelchairs to models suited for particular functions/requirements or those that can adapt to the changing needs of a child. Careful assessment must be done to decide the most appropriate type of manual wheelchair for the user. The information below aims to provide a brief overview of the different wheelchair options and considerations. Specific information about products and suppliers can be accessed via the Independent Living Centre NSW website www.ilcnsw.asn.au. You can also contact the ILC Info-Line for information and advice from allied health professionals by calling 1300 452 679 or by emailing ILCNSW at help@nsw.asn.au.
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A folding, self propelled, manual wheelchair that can accommodate growth in a child. It features height adjustable flip up armrests and flip up footrests, anti-tip outrigger wheels, removable set cushion, seat back pouch, and H harness. It comes in three sizes, small, medium and large.
A mobility board designed to assist children 2-6 years old to crawl, scoot with their feet, or ride by self-propelling similar to a manual wheelchair. Children can crawl by lying on their tummy and propelling with arms and feet; scoot in a seated position and propelling with their feet; or ride in a seated position and self propelling the additional wheels with their arms.
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A sport style wheelchair for children or small adults with a single cross bar folding mechanism and modular aluminium alloy frame. All dimensions and features are selected to meet individual needs.
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A child's folding wheelchair with a painted stainless steel frame and aluminium armrests. The adjustable height footplates are made from moulded reinforced plastic. They are fixed but lift up and are set inside the front castors. The castors are splayed out.
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A child or young adults folding wheelchair constructed in painted stainless steel with aluminium armrests.
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A folding, self propelled, manual wheelchair for children aged between three and 15 years. It has a growth frame and the option of swing away or fixed footplates. It is adjustable in seat to floor heights, seat depth and width and features angle adjusable footplates. Swing away armrests and pneumatic rear wheels are standard.
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Assistive Technology Australia
(Independent Living Centre NSW)
Shop 4019 Westpoint Blacktown
17 Patrick Street
Blacktown
NSW 2148
Australia
Shop 4019
Level 4 (Rooftop)
Westpoint Shopping Centre Blacktown
Enter car park via express ramp at the Alpha St roundabout (Map)
1300 452 679
02 9912 5800 (Reception)
02 8814 9656 (Fax)
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