Rifton Activity Chair with Hi-Lo Base – Small is an adaptive seating solution expertly designed to support a wide range of therapeutic and educational needs. Engineered for comfort, safety, and flexibility, this chair provides a dynamic platform for feeding, speech therapy, active learning, and sensory integration activities. Its durable construction and thoughtful ergonomic design make it ideal for children with physical or developmental disabilities, including autism and cerebral palsy. The Hi-Lo base allows easy height adjustment for smooth transfers, adaptable positioning, and enhanced participation at various activity levels—whether on the floor or at table height.

The Rifton Activity Chair promotes active engagement, stability, and postural support while encouraging independence and interaction in both home and clinical settings. Its intuitive tool-free adjustments, multiple positioning options, and high-quality materials ensure lasting performance and user comfort for therapists, caregivers, and families alike.

Features:

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.

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.

Tool-free adjustments - With all adjustments easy to make - and no tools required - 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.

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.

Hi/lo base foot pump - The small hi/lo base is equipped with a gas spring that allows you to lower the client in the chair until his or her feet are on the floor, or raise it to a 32" high table. The chair's height can also be easily set for lateral transfers. Transfers are a cinch with foot–pump height adjustment and easily removable armrests.

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 hi/lo base tilts 15° forward and 25° back. In addition to tilt-in-space, every Rifton activity chair's backrest angle adjusts 5° forward and 20° back.

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.

Activity Chair comes standard with:

• Seatbelt
• Footboard
• Push handles
• Arm supports
• Adjustable legs
• Tilt-in-space base
• Seat and back with pads (specify color)

Rifton activity chair checklist

Click the dimensions (inches) chart to help you make the right choice.

Activity Chair Sizes:

• The manufacturer warrants that if any product breaks or fails in service during the first year, it will be replaced free of charge.
• Parts under warranty will be covered at no cost. Any labor cost for service under warranty is not covered as per our terms of sale.
• Standard Manufacturer Terms & Conditions are applicable for Warranty of this product.

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• If you wish to return the product, please call for return instructions within 30 days of receiving it.
• All returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee on Retail Price.
• All returns must have an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization Number) unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• Please hold on to your carton and packaging materials until you are certain that your order fulfills your needs.
• The manufacturer will arrange all the details and pay for the return shipment.
• The products must be new, unused condition, not tampered with, in original packaging and returned at the customer's expense in the original packaging.
• If your return is not due to any manufacturing defect then the original shipping cost and credit card/paypal processing fee will be deducted from the total refund.
• No returns accepted for Hygiene & Bath products due to health concerns.
• Custom orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.
• Standard Manufacturer Terms & Conditions Apply for Return Policy of this Product.

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Q: What makes the Hi-Lo base different from the standard base?
A: The Hi-Lo base offers foot-pump height adjustment, allowing smooth transitions from floor to table height for easier transfers and more versatile positioning during activities.

Q: Can the Rifton Activity Chair be adjusted while the user is seated?
A: Yes. The chair’s design allows seat depth and other adjustments to be safely made while the client is seated, ensuring comfort and accuracy without interrupting therapy or activities.

Q: Is the chair suitable for children with autism or sensory needs?
A: Absolutely. The optional spring mechanism provides self-generated rocking motion, which can have a calming effect for clients with autism or sensory processing challenges.

Q: How easy is it to clean the chair’s seat and back pads?
A: The seat and backrest are made from durable polyurethane foam covered with healthcare-grade coated fabric. They are easy to wipe clean and resist moisture and wear.

Q: Does the chair support tilt-in-space functionality?
A: Yes. The tilt-in-space design enables forward and backward tilt adjustments, promoting improved posture, pressure relief, and positioning for functional activities.

Q: What accessories can be added to the Rifton Activity Chair?
A: A wide range of accessories is available, including trays, lateral supports, headrests, and positioning aids to tailor the chair to each user’s therapeutic or classroom needs.