I just did this the other day and an 18" w/c was 26.5" including wheels.
>From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: Brigid Lally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Need help re:wheelchair ramp
>Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 06:21:24 -0500
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>Hello Brigid:
>
>If my memory serves me correctly, a standard W/C (i.e. 18 inch wide seating
>surface) is 24 inches wide from wheel rim to wheel rim.
>
>Ron
>
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>On 3/23/2001, Brigid Lally Said:
>BL> Not sure who to turn to-is there a way to make a temporary ramp up into
>BL> a house-it is an old house and the stairs are steep. Also what is the
>BL> standard width of a wheelchair, sorry I have been out of the profession
>BL> for awhile. I wonder if there isn't a way for people to rent a
>temporary
>BL> ramp...hmmm...so many questions, can't wait until I am
>BL> recertified...Brigid
>
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