Wheelchair Assistance
Assisting a wheelchair user safely means knowing the chair: brakes locked for every stop and transfer, footrests supporting the feet while rolling but cleared for transfers, and anti-tip features left in place. When pushing, go slowly, announce turns and bumps, back down curbs and steep ramps, and never leave the person on a slope with brakes unlocked. Position the person's hips fully back in the seat to prevent sliding and pressure damage. Respect autonomy — a wheelchair is personal space, so ask before pushing or adjusting anything.
13 Things You Should Know Before You Push a Wheelchair.
Safely assisting a wheelchair user means handling the chair, not just the person: locking brakes at every stop, backing down curbs and ramps so the user isn't tipped forward, easing over thresholds, …