A detailed look at the different options for safely:
- mounting devices to wheelchairs
- or attaching them to floor or desk stands.
These devices include:
Communication aids;- Eye-gaze systems;
- Laptops;
- Switches;
- iPads and other tablets;
The purpose of a mounting or stand
hold the device as securely as possible;- hold the device safely;
- allow the user to access their device comfortably and easily;
What you need to consider
There is no ideal mounting (or stand) for a device, as each system is dependent on a number of factors such as:
- Type of device;
- Weight and size of the device;
- Weight and size of the mounting system;
- Type of wheelchair (or even desk);
- Structural integrity of the wheelchair (or even desk);
- Abilities of the user;
- Will the device block their view;
- The environment, i.e. is there gradients.
