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Stairs

• Always ask for help.

• Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.

• Ascending: With the wheelchair facing

backwards.

• Descending: With the wheelchair

facing forwards.

• Never use an escalator, even with a

helper present.

Travelling uphill

• Lean your body forwards to correct

the centre of gravity.

- Check your speed using the handrims, not the brakes!

- Always travel up/down as directly as possible.

- If you are unsure, ask for help.

Kerbs

• Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.

• If you are unsure, ask for help.

• Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a

strong grip and lean your upper

body over your thighs.

• Down/Low kerb: Back up carefully

and lean your upper body over

your thighs.

Travelling downhill

• Lean your body back to correct

the centre of gravity.