When it comes to transporting ambulatory loved ones, it’s important to learn how to correctly and safely perform  a wheelchair car transfer.  So, do you know the proper steps for a safe transfer?  Take a look:

Wheelchair Transfer to Car

Step 1:  Position person near vehicle door

Step 2:  Lock brakes

Step 3:  Remove legs from footrests

Step 4:  Move footrests away, and remove

Step 5:  Lift person out of chair

Step 6:  Take small steps back to the door

Step 7:  Lower the person into the seat

Step 8:  Pivot patient legs and back toward the front using one arm around their back and one under their knees

Step 9:  Assist with seatbelt, and ensure arms and legs are inside

Wheelchair Transfer From Car

Step 1:  Position wheelchair, and lock brakes

Step 2:  Assist with seatbelt

Step 3:  Place one arm behind their back and one under their knees, and pivot toward door

Step 4:  Lift them out of the seat with arms wrapped around their upper body

Step 5:  Take small steps to the wheelchair

Step 6:  Lower them into the wheelchair

Step 7:  Reattach the footrests

Step 8:  Position feet on the footrests

Step 9:  Disengage brakes

For those loading in and out of vehicles that aren’t close to the ground, the BodyHealt Portable Folding Riser Step Stool is an invaluable tool.  It’s foldable, portable, safe, and sturdy making it perfect for helping loved ones who have limited mobility load in and out of ground transportation vehicles.  With that said, the easiest way to transport a wheelchair user is to use wheelchair accessible vehicles.