Resources & Downloads

Case Studies

• View the complete list of Medical Focus and Rehab Case Study articles from previous editions of DIRECTIONS

Helpful Forms, Charts, and Other Downloads

• Download Travel Tag
• Wheelchair and Seating Evaluation Form – Fillable Version – created by Jill Sparacio and Jessica Pedersen (2007, 2014, 2018)
• Panniculus Measurements
• Additional Measurements for Bariatric Clients
• Positioning Chart
• Power Wheelchair Joystick Decision Making Tree
• Power Wheelchair Non-Joystick Driving Methods Decision Making Tree
• Power Wheelchair Mini Proportional Joystick Comparison Chart
• Power Wheelchair Head Array Comparison Chart
• Power Wheelchair Electronics Comparison Matrix
• Programmable Power Wheelchair Driving Methods

RESNA Position Papers

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) has published a series of Position Papers which presents evidence, the consensus of experts, and summarizes current research and best practice trends. The purpose of the Position Papers is for Evidence-based documentation.

• The Application of Tilt, Recline and Elevating Legrests for Wheelchairs – Revised Version
• The Application of Wheelchair Standing Devices
• RESNA’s Position on Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles
• Application of Ultralight Manual Wheelchairs
• Application of Wheelchairs, Seating Systems and Secondary Supports for Positioning vs. Restraint
• The Application of Pediatric Power
• RESNA Position Paper on Evacuation Chairs
• RESNA Position on the Application of Dynamic Seating
• RESNA Position on the Application of Seat Elevation Devices for Power Wheelchair Users Literature Update 2019

RESNA Service Provision Guide

• Wheelchair Service Provision Guide