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Going down a curb:
1. By
yourself:
Most people will want help getting
up a curb. If you want to try it yourself, it
is best to go down backward. Hold on to
the rear wheels and lean forward to slow
the chair down.
2. With a
helper:
Your helper can use his/her knee to brace the wheelchair.
Or he/she can stand sideways and use his hip to help brace the chair (being
careful to protect the back by not twisting at the waist).
The helper should take small steps backward
easing the wheelchair to the ground.
The helper should not release the chair until all
four wheels are in contact with the ground.
Helpful Hint
If you go forward down a curb instead of
backward, use a seatbelt!
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