Ergonomic Wheelchair Desks

Ergonomic Wheelchair Desks

Ergonomic Wheelchair Desks - work and play more efficiently

Work and play more efficiently, maximize your functional space, and improve posture with our manually height adjustable desks designed literally "around" a wheelchair user! Surprise, our NEW desks are more effective for ANYONE sitting in ANY chair!

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Corner Model maximizes available space Arrange 4 in a circle for computer lab/office Above Monitor Shelf Option Shown	Width of opening & height adjustable to individual's needs when assembled

Who

Universally designed for ANYONE in ANY seat. Perfectly suited to a disabled or handicapped wheelchair user, indispensable for someone with limited reach and dexterity or who needs to be able to recline wheelchair while utilizing desk.

Width of opening between the wings is adjustable from 24" to 38" inches

Recommend 4"-6" wider than wheelchair or office chair armrests

Height of wings alongside armrests is adjustable from 25" to 49.5" inches

(varies depending on height adjustment specifications for legs chosen)

Height of center section is 3.5 inches higher than the wings placing keyboard, phone, and monitor at a more ergonomic height with space for knees when reclining wheelchair. Keyboard tray available for under center section if desired

Architecturally designed center section appears to aesthetically "float" above the wings

Legs are uniquely positioned to the outside edges allowing for knees and feet to turn and pass under wings unobstructed, maximizing functional workspace.

Features

Real, Naturally Finished Oak elegantly blends into any home or office decore

Request quote for Special Order custom woods & finishes

Solid Oak edging and rounded corners for greater strength and durability

Corner and Rectangular models accommodate almost any floor plan

Arrange 4 of the Corner models facing each other in a circle! Perfect for universally accessible, ergonomic, educational computer labs or office team environments

Superbly Handcrafted by Expert American Custom Cabinetmakers.

1 Year Limited Warranty

Estimated first shipments December 2009


Executive Desk $1295 Includes: 1 Center & 2 Wing Oak sections, 6 Manual Height Adjustable Legs, 4 3.5" 'Z' brackets, 1 White Desk Leg Tray, Instructions 6 Manually Height Adjustable Legs $149 Upgrade Crank Height Adjustable Legs $649 Upgrade Powered Height Adjustable Legs $1099 Upgrade


Corner Desk $1395 Includes: 1 Center & 2 Wing Oak sections, 6 Fixed Height Legs, 4 3.5" 'Z' brackets, 1 White Desk Leg Tray, Instructions 6 Manually Height Adjustable Legs $149 Upgrade Powered Height Adjustable 3 Column Legs $1999 Upgrade

Funding assistance available often through Veterans Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Worker's Compensation, etc.

Leg Options
Orx 6	6 Standard Height Legs (Included in Desk Cost) Standard Desk Height = 29" on wings, 32.5" high on center Silver Epoxy Powder Coated Steel 6 Manual Height Adjustable Legs $150 upgrade Adjustable Height from 25" to 36.8" on wings, 28" to 39.8" center Silver Epoxy Powder Coated Steel $150 Upgrade Stocked & Ready to Ship
	Crank Height Adjustable Legs $649 upgrade Executive Desk only Silver or Black powder coated finish Desk wing's height adjust from 28" to 41" Width adjustable from 45" up to 68" Crank handle retracts under table surface when not in use Max lift capacity: 210 pounds
	Electric Powered Height Adjustable Legs $1099 Upgrade Executive Desk or Basic Corner Desk Only Silver powder coated finish with unique integrated wheels Desk wing's height adjust from 27.5" to 47.5" Wheels on legs make moving to cleanorder just cables easy Control panel has 2 buttons - push simultaniously and held 2 year manufacturer's motor warranty, 5 year parts (replacement) Max lift capacity: 176 pounds
	Electric Powered Height Adjustable 3 Column Legs Corner Desk Only $1999 Upgrade Silver or Black powder coated finish Desk wing's height adjustment from 26.5" up to 49.5" Leg Frame size: 61" x 61" High quality Bosch motor with 4 levelers on each leg Control panel has 2 buttons - push simultaniously and held 2 year manufacturer's motor warranty, 5 year parts (replacement) Max lift capacity: 330 pounds
Accessories
See Images of corner desk at top of page	Above Monitor Oak Shelf Kit $299 Specify Executive or Corner Desk Style Oak with solid oak edges to match Desks
See Executive Desk Front View Drawing	Eye-Level Monitor Elevation Oak Shelf Kit $249 Elevates monitor to more ergonomic viewing height 30" x 12" Oak to match desk Includes four 4" or 6" stainless steel legs, or 2 angled 9" stainless steel legs (angledmust be screwed to desk surface)
	Under Desk CPU Holder $49 Sturdy CPU holder fits nearly any shape case - even horizontal and cubes! High-tensile webbing straps adjust to fit cases with circumferences up to 57.5 # weighing up to 44 lbs Protective rubber pads and anti-skid straps keep things in place
	Pull-Out Keyboard Tray $39 Attaches under desk center section occupying 4" For those who prefer the keyboard in a lower position, economically positions keyboard just above lap Round bottom front edge easy to hook and pull out for those with limited dexterity
	White Desk Leg Tray 1 Included, 2nd optional. Uniquely pivots around desk leg, swinging under desk hiding misc. office supplies from view. Universally accessible with no dexterity required making trays perfect for quadriplegics.
No image available	Desktop Accessory Storage Kit $99 Matching Silver Metal. Document Organizer with 3 accessible slide out trays, Mesh Desktop Tray, Mesh Pencil Cup, and Under Desk USB Hub for easy access with flash drives, cameras, etc. for individuals with limited dexterity
	19" Flexarm USB Voice Recognition Microphone Perfect with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, chat, gaming Headset replacement since flexarm allows it to be positioned very close to speaker's mouth. Works well positioned 2" to 18" from speakers mouth (> distance requires less background noise) Removable from base for portable use with Laptop Stable base doubles as desktop USB port for flash drives, etc.
Do Not Forget an Accessible Mouse Controller!

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About Ergonomics

Ergonomics (or human factors) is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems and environment for human use. Ergonomics is commonly thought of as how companies design tasks and work areas to maximize the efficiency and quality of their employees’ work. However, ergonomics comes into everything which involves people.

Ergonomics is matching the job to the worker and product to the user. Ergonomics and human factors are often used interchangeably in workplaces. Both describe the interaction between the worker and the job demands. The difference between them is ergonomics focuses on how work affects workers, and human factors emphasises designs that reduce the potential for human error.

Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker. Examples of musculoskeletal injuries include tennis elbow (an inflammation of a tendon in the elbow) and carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition affecting the hand and wrist).

Ergonomic hazards include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools, and equipment. (source: CCHST)

The musculoskeletal troubles (MST) has major effect on the health in industrial countries. Since 1995, inferior and superior back MST have represented annually 37% of the compensation file and 46% of absentee du to injuries or professional sickness. Financial and human cost related to TMS are enormous. Each year, 500 million dollars is paid by the CSST in indemnity to workers having musculoskeletal internal injury. That amount doesn’t take care of the indirect cost which could double this number. This situation is also alarming in Europe and United States. In accordance with the Working statistic office, in United States the TMS were responsible of 33% of day out (absenteeism) du to injuries or professional sickness. In Europe, The EUROGIP report highlight the constant evolution of the number of workers having to deal with TMS. In regard to 1999 investigation of the European foundation for the improvement of the workplace conditions, MST represented more than 53% of the total professional sickness in the UE 15. The TMS are the first cause of absenteeism (49.9% of all absentee of more than 3 days) and cause more than 60% of permanent incapability to work. All economical sectors of industrial countries are concerned such as manufactures, alimentary sector, buildings and services. Up to now, all prevention action attempted in North America and Europe have failed in resolving this curse.

In those conditions, the intervention to reduce TMS risk can not goes without verifying all problematic encounters in the business. The prevention of MST have to positioned on production operation and organisational stakes to have durable effect. It has to integrate to all changes as much in the conception of the workplace and equipment as in the organisation system introduction (Lean production) or in allowing all the integration of a specific type of population such as young, old or immigrant. (source: IRSST)