Therapists everywhere tell us the Activity Chair is perfect for feeding, speech therapy, active learning and for clients with sensory processing challenges. Not only that; parents see what it can do for their child in the classroom and realize how much they need it at home, too.
The Activity Chair has revolutionized adaptive seating and continues to delight therapists with its versatility for people of all shapes and sizes, all conditions and special needs.
Use the slides below to learn more about the features of the Compass Chair.
Children with vestibular or tactile hyposensitivity may exhibit movement-seeking or sensory-seeking behavior. The Compass Chair is designed and tested to withstand continuous rocking movements.
Children with autism-spectrum disorder can benefit from gentle boundaries for emotional and sensory security. The raised sides of the seat together with the armrests provide reassuring physical borders for relaxed sitting.
Shorten the rear legs to add more recline, and assist a child to slide to the back of the seat with a gravity-assisted cue to remain seated in the chair. Shorten the front legs to add a forward tilt to contribute to postural control, access to a table or desk, and a more attentive, focused sitting position.
High armrests provide upper body support and aid in transfer.
The legs allow the seat height to be fine-tuned for optimal positioning. Front and rear legs adjust separately.
Use the slides below to learn more about the components of the Compass Chair.
Clip the optional seat belt into the seat when needed by a particular user for safety or postural support. Remove it when not needed.
The seat belt in use
An alternative to a typical seat belt, Rifton’s unique pelvic harness secures a client’s hips and upper thighs without pressure on the abdomen. The pelvic harness provides a secure, comfortable base for correct posture.
Thigh circumference
Size 1: 10½ – 23½"
Size 2: 12 – 28½"
Size 3: 14½ – 30½"
Size 4: 15 – 34½"
Size 5: 17½ – 38½"
The pelvic harness positioned on the seat of the Compass Chair.
The pelvic harness in use on the Compass Chair.
The stability feet enlarge the chair’s base of support. They are adjustable like the standard chair legs.
The stability feet in use in the classroom to prevent the chair from tipping.
The stability feet in use.
The 5 available sizes accommodate everyone from small children to adults, and the adjustable legs allow fine-tuning for optimal positioning.
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