RESNA: Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional membership nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. RESNA offers certifications, continuing education, and develops technology standards. It promotes research and public policy as well as sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas to meet the needs of its multidisciplinary constituency. RESNA is headquartered in Arlington, VA. Standards from RESNA are available both individually, directly through the ANSI webstore, and as part of a Standards Subscription. If you or your organization are interested in easy, managed, online access to standards that can be shared, a Standards Subscription may be what you need - please contact us at: StandardsSubscriptions@ansi.org or 1-212-642-4980 or Request Proposal Price.
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ANSI/RESNA SS-1:2014
RESNA American National Standard for Support Surfaces û Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Full Body Support Surfaces
This standard covers full body support surfaces which play an integral role in any care plan for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The characterization of support surfaces utilizing these described methods is intended to provide the necessary p
ANSI/RESNA WC-2:2009
RESNA American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 2: Additional Requirements for Wheelchairs (Including Scooters) with Electrical Systems
Volume 2 specifies additional tests and methods of measurement applicable to electrically powered wheelchairs and to the electrical systems of all wheelchairs.
ANSI/RESNA WC-1:2009
RESNA American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (Including Scooters)
Volume 1 specifies tests and methods of measurement applicable to all wheelchairs (manual and electric)
ANSI/RESNA WC-4_2017
RESNA American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 4: Wheelchairs and Transportation
This standard covers products and hardware that enhance safety for people who use wheelchairs as seats in motor vehicles. Specifically these products include: wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems (WTORS), wheelchair spaces on large accessible transit vehicles (LATVs), manual and power wheelchairs (including scooters), and wheelchair seating systems that can be used with a range of wheelchair frames.
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012 S18
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
Section 18
ANSI/RESNA ED-1:2013
RESNA American National Standard for Evacuation Devices - Volume 1: Emergency Stair Travel Devices Used by Individuals with Disabilities
This standard covers emergency stair travel devices used by individuals with disabilities (ESTDs). These devices are used to enable evacuation by individuals with disabilities from high-rises, but may be used in any structure having stairs. Individuals with disabilities (occupants) work with other individuals during use, such as first responders, other life safety personnel, co-workers, family members, or others (operators).
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012 S19
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 19: Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles
Section 19
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012 S20
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20: Wheelchair Seating Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles
Section 20
ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012
RESNA American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 4: Wheelchairs and Transportation
This standard covers products and hardware that enhance safety for people who use wheelchairs as seats in motor vehicles. Specifically these products include: wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems (WTORS), manual and power wheelchairs (including scooters), and wheelchair seating systems that can be used with a range of wheelchair base frames.
