1. Mobile Captain’s Seat
Sailing is not a popular pastime for people with disabilities; however the Impossible Dream’s accessible features can put nearly anyone on the water. Among the many accessible components, one of the hi lights of the ship’s adaptive technologies is the sliding captain’s seat. Conventional wheelchairs cannot move laterally, but the adapted seat on this vessel allows for the captain to move from one end of the dashboard to the other without the hassle. Given that the captain has mobility of their arms, they can use the handrail to pull themselves along the track. When the captain wishes to stop moving, or if waters become rough, they simply lock the chair in place and it becomes stationary. This adaption is not only for use by people with disabilities; most people without disabilities will be able to use this seat with control and comfort.
2. Swiveling Car Seats
This swiveling car seat allows for parents in wheelchairs to attend to their children in car seats with ease. With limited mobility, it may be hard for parents to reach the buckle of their child’s car seat. The parent can rotate the seat to face them, while the base of the structure remains stationary. The parent then safely loads or unloads their child from the car and turns the seat back to the starting position. This device would also be useful to parents with limited back or neck mobility.
3. Adaptive Seat Attachments
Para-rowers use stationary seats, but need to strap themselves into the seats for support and stability. The velcro attachments on this device secure the rower in the seat, but make it easy for the rower to eject themselves if they capsize. These adaptive seats can also be used on ergs, but require clamps to attach to the erg. The clamps (not pictured) are placed on both sides of the seat, and stabilize the attachment.