International Seating Symposium Product Summary

 

We came, we saw, they left. Here's a quick summary of some of the products at ISS.

 

WARNING: you may be exposed to brash carpet and not-quite-in-focus photos...

 

How small?
SR45 - Lightest, most compact tilt wheelchair.

Here is the SR45 with the arms, quick release wheels and Union back removed. It should fit into any sedan trunk. (for scale back cane lying flat on the cushion is 21")

> SR45 on SelfCare's website
SR45
How big?
Cajun 4x4 all wheel drive

Big off road action. Turns 360 degrees on the thin pile carpet using all wheel drive. (This might not be the same on other surfaces)
cajun 4 wheel drive
How light?
Veloce frame

3.8 pounds! The photo is of the scale with the Veloce frame hanging from it. The Veloce is world's lightest folding wheelchair & it's made in Canada.

More scale action: How much lighter is the Helio C2 Newton Ultralight Package (rear wheels and adjustable angle footplates)?
  • 3 lbs 12.6 ounces - Newton Ultralight Package - rear wheels & carbon fibre adjustable angle footplates 
  • 4 lbs 15.9 ounces - Regular Helio - rear wheels & adjustable angle footplates 
> Veloce on SelfCare's website
veloce frame
made in canada
How heavy?
Focus CR tilt wheelchair

The Focus CR has easy centre of gravity adjustments so lifting someone out of tilt is just a one finger action. The chair uses dual path rotational tilt in space. Weight capacity is 300 lbs.
lt
How flexible?
Adapt 3sixty mattress

Built in pre-cut gel infused foam sections in the new Adapt 3sixty mattress make it easy to switch your choice of air mattress sections at a later date. The Adapt 3sixty mattress has Shear Reduction Technology (similar to the Glissando) to reduce shear when repositioning.
adapt3sixty
How easy?
Royal EZ

Add to any standard chair
Move a seated person easily

> View the EZ video
royal ez

Product Notes

 

Lots of interesting posts on SelfCare's Product Notes blog. Visit often to keep up to date on what is happening in the world of medical equipment and supplies.

 

Product Feature - IMAK Arthritis Gloves
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Easy Transfers without using a patient lift
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Online Access to Resources
You can access our reference and product sheets, inservice RSVPs, and other reference materials online. You will be able to find information on our rental and consignment equipment, staff contacts, plus many other features. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email to request a username and password.
In Person Access to ResourcesDo you have a product area - seating, mattresses, tilt wheelchairs or maybe just single products - that you would like to see at a lunch time inservice? We are always available to bring product, reference sheets and lunch to you. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email with your inservice request.

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