Rifton activity chair with standard base - Large is ideal for students with autism who require calming through self-generated motion (self-stimming). Rifton activity chairs have revolutionized adaptive seating and are ideal for use in the classroom and at home. The chair therapists designed is versatile, adaptable, and long-lasting. The Rifton activity chair is ideal for feeding, speech therapy, active learning, and clients who have sensory processing issues. A wide range of optional accessories is available to create an adaptive chair that provides customized active seating for clients ranging from those with autism to those with more involved physical challenges such as cerebral palsy, whether in early intervention, school, home, rehab, or day hab.
Features:
Tilt-in-space - All Rifton activity chairs have tilt-in-space, which encourages sit-to-stand and resting positions. Tilt-in-space can be activated tool-free while the client is in the chair. The standard base tilts 15° forward and 15° back. In addition to tilt-in-space, every Rifton activity chair's backrest angle adjusts 5° forward and 20° back.
Spring option - The optional seat and backrest springs on the Rifton activity chair standard base (and the backrest spring in the hi/lo base) allow for calming through self-generated motion - ideal for clients with autism.
Caster swivel lock - When the caster swivel lock is engaged, the Activity chair can be pushed in a straight line without drifting to the side. When the lock is disengaged, casters will swivel and the chair can be maneuvered into tight spaces.
Arm support options - Rifton’s armrests can be raised or lowered individually to accommodate clients who need extra trunk stabilization and can be set at angles ranging from horizontal to 60° up or down. Armrests provide lateral boundaries as well as upper extremity weight-bearing assist to aid trunk control.
Choice of 6 pad colors - Comfortable seat and backrest pads are essential for providing cushioned support and preventing decubiti. Rifton’s backrest and seat pads are made of polyurethane foam covered with a cleanable, healthcare-grade polyurethane-coated fabric. The seat pads can be turned front to back for longer wear. Pads are available in six color choices.
Tool-free adjustments - With all adjustments easy to make - and no tools required - The Rifton activity chair is an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom or at home. The lateral supports are fully adjustable in height, width, and angle - all with one knob, which, by the way, can't ever fall off and get lost.
Standard base leg options - Long or short height-adjustable legs, either stationary or with casters for the Standard base: Adjustable in 1" increments, these legs allow to position client at the optimum height. The grippy tips of the stationary legs are designed to keep the client from sliding and moving across the floor, even with dynamic rocking. The legs with casters are an added feature, making the standard base chair easy to move when transitioning from one classroom to another.
Adjust with the client in the chair - Rifton activity chair can be easily adjusted while a client is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge. Seat depth can be safely and easily adjusted while a child is in the chair, by pulling the handle beneath the seat.
Activity Chair comes standard with:
- Seatbelt
- Arm supports
- Adjustable legs
- Tilt-in-space base
- Seat and back with pads (specify color)
Rifton activity chair checklist
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Activity Chair Sizes:
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