Standard/Everyday Wheelchairs

Standard/everyday chairs are the more traditional wheelchair styles featuring a folding crossbrace frame, often made of steel, with swing-away and/or elevating footrests, fixed or detachable armrests, a mid- to high-level back, and push handles to allow a caregiver or other non-occupant to propel the chair.

Armrests may be full-length or desk-length; desk-length arms are shorter to allow someone sitting in the chair to fit under a desk or table. Frequently these chairs are also available with a variety of standard and optional features and custom modifications.

Source: ABLEDATA Fact Sheet on Manual Wheelchairs