slightly. Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the kerb
edge. Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to
avoid tipping the wheelchair.
4.4.4.1.3 Gently lower the front casters. AVOID JARRING THE USER.
4..4.5 Going Down Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant
ā This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step
backwards into the road
4.4.5.1 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful that the back wheels
are equally near the edge.
4.4.5.2 Grasping the push handles, gently lower the rear wheels onto the road. Be
prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the back
wheels touch ground at the same time.
4.4.5.3 Tilt the wheelchair back slightly and pull the tilted wheelchair far enough
into the road so that the casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the
kerb.
4.4.6 Going Up Kerbs
Please note: This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the
best method is to go up kerbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and
is physically less demanding for the attendant.
4.4.6.1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards With an Attendant
4.4.6.1.1 As the footrests nearly touch the kerb tilt the wheelchair. The wheelchair
should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll
smoothly onto the pavement.
4.4.6.1.2 Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels are touching the kerb.
Then, continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving
the wheelchair forwards.
4.4.6.2 Going Up Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant
Please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method.
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