Seating plays an important role when driving, particularly for people required to drive for lengthy periods for their work. It is important that the seating position meets the person’s needs to promote good posture and ensure they are comfortable and supported in the vehicle seat.
Workplace solutions and adjustments:
Providing modified seating in a vehicle can have multiple benefits for a person with a disability including:
- easier transfers into and out of the vehicle
- improved posture
- increased comfort
- increased support
- reduced tension and stress
- reduced pain
- reduced fatigue and therefore increased task endurance.
There are solutions and adjustments for the following job requirements:
References:
Disability Lifestyles 2004-2011, Car Modifications, Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine, Brisbane, viewed 8 November 2011, http://www.disabilitylifestyles.org.au/index.html?page=12621&pid=0.
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2007, Nada Lumbar—Jack, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. Sydney, viewed 8 November 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search4.asp?State=NSW&MC=41&MinC=37&Item=6380&page=34.
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2007, TPI Flobac Flesh Back Support, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. Sydney, viewed 8 November 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search4.asp?State=NSW&MC=41&MinC=37&Item=1613&page=21.
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