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Door width to fit wheelchairs and walkers
« on: May 11, 2023, 04:28:28 AM »

I've read that ideally door frames should be 32 inches wide for wheelchair access but what is the minimum width for a wheelchair and walker to fit through a door?
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Re: Door width to fit wheelchairs and walkers
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2023, 08:48:04 AM »

When stryde 2 is releasing this is barely going to be important. Sure your're not going to walk before like 2 months into lengthening but still, you would almost be able to ditch the wheelchair completely
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Re: Door width to fit wheelchairs and walkers
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2023, 06:59:51 PM »

When stryde 2 is releasing this is barely going to be important. Sure your're not going to walk before like 2 months into lengthening but still, you would almost be able to ditch the wheelchair completely

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Re: Door width to fit wheelchairs and walkers
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2023, 04:55:21 AM »

In the U.S., look for ADA compliance standards. ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act

https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-4-entrances-doors-and-gates/

Door width must be at least 32 inches wide. Possibly as low as 30 inches, but 32 inches minimum to be safe and ADA compliant.
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Re: Door width to fit wheelchairs and walkers
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2023, 04:58:10 AM »

Walker standard widths are 25 to 29 inches wide, so at least 30 inches door width to go forward with a walker. You can try to go through a narrower door sideways on a walker, which takes less width.
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