Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
(snip)
.......Of course, I don't
> think a manual
> chair  is  going  to  fit  into  her current bedroom 
> doorway.
> So much to
> consider!!

Some ways to go for a narrower chair:
No pushrims is an option if it's only for indoor use.
No armrests, or backfitted armrests will fit a larger bottom 
into a narrower chair.

Some ways to go for a wider door:
A special kind of door hinges, that makes the door swing 
totally out of the frame - don't remember the name. Last 
resort: Pull down door AND door frame - put a sliding door 
if you absolutely need one.

> Back  to  the  slide board. I do not think it is possible 
> to
> slide board
> transfer  onto  a  tub  bench.  Does anyone have a 
> different
> opinion and
> suggestions?  I think the hard plastic board will slide on 
> the
> bench. It
> may  be  possible  to  place  a piece of dycem under the 
> board
> to reduce
> slipping. What do you think?

Checked my gurus - here is how they do:
http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=6770&highlight=slide+board+tub
http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=67285&highlight=slide+board+tub

So yes, some do use slide boards for this. I also read this:
"Do not use Dycem. I tried that and talk about slippery when 
wet!"

susanne


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