Rifton Support Station Sit-to-Stand Toilet Aid | Special Needs Changing Table
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Rifton Support Station Sit-to-Stand Toilet Aid | Special Needs Changing Table
Key Product Highlights:
- ✅ Special needs changing
- ✅ Sit to stand
- ✅ Vertical changing table
- ✅ Upright supported position
- ✅ Adjustable height tilt
- ✅ Easy to clean
- ✅ Folds for storage
- ✅ Self assisted transfers
- ✅ Pivot fixed configurations
- ✅ Reduced caregiver strain
Upright Dignity and Innovation in Toileting Care: The Rifton Support Station brings new dignity, convenience, and possibilities to hygiene care for people with disabilities . Unlike a traditional special needs changing table, the Support Station allows individuals to receive personal care in an upright, supported position . This thoughtful design can help replace the need for a traditional horizontal disabled changing table in many environments .
The Support Station’s unique features enable even partially weight-bearing individuals to receive hygiene care or a diaper change in an upright position . This vertical positioning improves access to clothing and skin while reducing physical strain for caregivers . Clients assist in the sit-to-stand transfer using their own strength and skills to participate in their care, improving standing and toileting skills over time .
Product Specifications & Features:
- Vertical Sit-to-Stand Transfer: Moving away from infant-like horizontal changing, users participate in upright transfers, building weight-bearing strength and motor skills over time .
- Versatile Toileting Configurations: Can be installed to work with a rolling commode or as a transfer aid to a stationary toilet, configurable in pivot or fixed setups .
- Adjustable & Compact Storage: Features adjustable height and tilt, easy-to-clean padded surfaces, and folds against the wall to a depth of only 8 inches for efficient storage .
- Caregiver Ergonomics & Safety: Eliminates heavy lifting and awkward mat transfers, speeding up hygiene routines so users spend more time in therapy, school, or daily activities .
Technical Details:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Rifton Support Station |
| SKU / Model | K710 / K715 |
| User Overall Height | 46 – 80 inches (117 – 203 cm) |
| Maximum Working Load | 250 lbs (113 kg) |
| Trunk Board Size | 24 x 24 inches |
| Trunk Board Height Range | Minimum 26 inches – Maximum 45 inches |
| Frame Dimensions | Height: 65½ in | Width: 27½ in | Horizontal Depth: 31 in |
| Collapsed Depth | 8 inches (folds flat against wall) |
Customizable Components & Accessories:
| Component Name | Function & Description |
|---|---|
| Handholds | Provides secure upper body leverage for self-assisted sit-to-stand transfers . |
| Kneeboard | Stabilizes knees in a forward-leaning upright stance; adding a kneeboard determines a fixed configuration . |
| Support Strap | Offers additional trunk and waist support during standing hygiene care . |
| Trunk Board | Adjustable 24" x 24" padded resting board supporting forward-leaning upright posture . |
Dignified & Safe Personal Hygiene
Replaces cumbersome horizontal changing mats with a dignified, upright sit-to-stand transfer station that empowers users while safeguarding caregiver health .
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Support Station differ from a traditional changing table?
Unlike horizontal changing tables, it enables individuals to receive personal care in an upright, supported position, improving dignity and reducing caregiver lifting .
What height and weight capacities does this station accommodate?
It supports users with an overall height between 46 and 80 inches (117 – 203 cm) and a maximum working weight capacity of 250 lbs .
What is the difference between fixed and pivot configurations?
Without a kneeboard, the station can pivot to assist transfers to toilets; with a kneeboard installed, the client remains stabilized in a fixed, forward-leaning upright position .