WC19 is the commonly used name for the RESNA wheelchair transportation standard section addressing wheelchairs intended for use as seats in motor vehicles. It concerns the wheelchair itself when the passenger remains seated in it during transport. What does WC19 cover? WC19 addresses the design and performance of wheelchairs intended for use as motor-vehicle seats. […]
Read moreThere is no single North American wheelchair transportation standard. The United States and Canada use different standards frameworks, and international ISO standards can also be relevant depending on the wheelchair, WTORS and project. Which standards are important in the United States? RESNA WC-4 RESNA WC-4 is the Wheelchairs and Transportation volume. Section 18 (WC18) addresses […]
Read moreEuropean Wheelchair Transportation Standards There is no single European standard that covers every aspect of wheelchair transportation in a motor vehicle. Different standards address the wheelchair, the wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint system (WTORS), access equipment and, in some cases, public-transport containment systems. Which standards are most relevant to WTORS in Europe? ISO 10542-1 ISO 10542-1 […]
Read moreWheelchair transportation in Australia and New Zealand involves several standards and regulatory requirements rather than one single document. For WTORS, a key technical reference is AS/NZS 10542.1, while other standards address the wheelchair itself, access equipment and vehicle-specific requirements. What is AS/NZS 10542.1? AS/NZS 10542.1 is the Australian/New Zealand standard for wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint […]
Read moreMobility has always been the greatest challenge faced by millions of disabled people or wheelchair-bound users globally. While wheelchairs can usually be transported in various motor vehicles, users are known to quickly run into difficulty when they attempt to push themselves over slippery sidewalks or loose surfaces. Fortunately, modern tire treads can now easily be […]
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