OTHER REHABILITATION ISSUES IN SCI: HOME SAFETY
AND MODIFICATIONS: MECHANICAL AND ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES: ELEVATORS AND
TRANSPORTATION
Elevators and Transportation
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Residential elevators are available with special car sizes to accommodate
wheelchairs and can be installed in a corner or closet that is accessible
to all floors of the home based on local building codes
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A standard vehicle with hand controls is suitable for some individuals
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Wheelchair vans and taxis, as well as custom-built vans, are useful for
individuals who require assistance or who transport themselves using a power
wheelchair or cart; these van should be parked in a covered area, such as
a garage, with direct access to the home
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Be careful of car heaters; always wear shoes, seat belts, and shoulder
restraints; and avoid resting bare skin on a hot surface
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