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Dimensions of people and equipment

Travelling distances without rest (general guide)

 

18m

68m

137m

180m

360m

Percentage of Wheelchair users managing distance

100%

95%

95%

40%

15%

Visually impaired people

100%

100%

95%

50%

25%

Ambulant disabled people with a walking aid

100%

75%

60%

20%

5%

Ambulant disabled people without a walking aid

100%

85%

75%

30%

20%

Examples of reaching distances of wheelchair users

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