Wheelchair Sliding Board

The Wheelchair Sliding Board is a mobility aid designed to help individuals safely and easily transfer between a wheelchair, bed, or chair. By bridging the gap between two surfaces, it allows a person to slide across rather than requiring a full lift or transfer by a caregiver, supporting greater independence for wheelchair users during everyday transfers.

The board is made from plywood or timber, cut to shape using a jigsaw. Edges are sanded smooth and rounded to prevent injury during use, since the board makes direct contact with the user's skin and clothing during transfers.

By using low-cost, readily available materials and simple fabrication tools, this design allows sliding boards to be produced locally in settings where imported mobility aids are unavailable or unaffordable, helping more individuals access safe, independent transfer support.

Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels

About the manuals

Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.

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  CAD Image of the Wheelchair Sliding Board
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  Wheelchair Sliding Board being used