It is possible to mount a device right in front of the client. That does not mean that the mounting system has to be actually attached to the center of the chair. It can still be mounted to the side, but we can slide the device over on that horizontal bar so its midline to the client. It really depends on the client. If the client can see it okay to the side, I will try to place the device to the side because that frees up that visual field..
Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Michelle Lange is an occupational therapist with over 38 years of experience and has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 19 years, where she currently focuses on education and consultation. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally, and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide (1st & 2nd eds). Michelle is a RESNA Fellow and a RESNA-certified ATP and SMS. She is also a member of the Clinician Task Force.
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