Features of the Rifton Support Station

An innovation in toileting, the Support station enables toilet transfers for people with physical disabilities. In consultation with therapists, Rifton designed it to allow clients to assist in their own personal hygiene, providing them greater dignity and independence. At the same time, the Rifton Support Station provides benefits to staff by reducing staff injury due to heavy lifting and difficult transfers.
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The Rifton Support station is a special needs changing table that allows for Non-weight-bearing and self-assisted transfers, upright positioning during diapering and pivot action if desired for transfer to a toilet or commode. Folds for storage Cleanable Pivot configuration has no knee board Height adjustment Arm prompts Non weight-bearing Upright is better
Install on the Wall
A school-aged girl in a wheelchair and her caregiver approach a wall-mounted Rifton Support station changing table in preparation for a self-assisted transfer to a Rifton Blue Wave rolling commode.
Wall-mounted. Floor-supported.
Once installed securely to the wall with uprights on the floor, the Support Station is permanently available to users up to 250 lbs. Be sure to read our important installation instructions (pdf).
Cleanable
A male caregiver cleaning the Support Station with spray and wipes.
Easy to clean
The Support Station's frame and upholstery include antimicrobial materials and are designed for thorough, easy cleaning.
Pivot configuration
Without the kneeboard, the support station pivots.
Choose a pivot or fixed configuration
Without the kneeboard, the Support Station can pivot over a fixed toilet; with the kneeboard in place, it’s ideal for use with a rolling commode. For more information, see Choices.
Frame Folds
An animation of the way the Support Station special needs changing station can be folded flat against the wall then pulled down into a horizontal position for toilet transfers.
Fold for storage
The Support Station folds up flat against the wall when not in use.
Height Adjustable
The height of the support station can be adjusted.
Adjustable angle and height
Adjust the trunk board angle using the upper handles. Adjust the trunk board height using the lower handles with safety trigger. The trunk board adjusts from 26" to 45" above the floor.
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Detail of height adjustment
Detail of knob for height adjustment
Numbered calibrations indicate height of trunk board from the floor. Adjust trunk board height by using the lower pair of black handles on the Support Station frame. A safety trigger prevents accidental release of the height adjustment handle.
Back to adjustment information
Ergonomic arm prompts
Client-assisted transfers are encouraged with the Rifton Support station; here a school-aged girl assists in obtaining an upright position for diapering by holding onto the slots and handholds provided, while a caregiver gives mild back support.
Self-assisted transfers are enabled by the Rifton Support station. Hand slots, elbow curves, and optional handholds on the padded trunk board provide versatile options for self-support to accomodate clients' varying needs. Even users with limited hand control can assist in tranfer from their wheelchair to a toilet or commode, or in remaining upright for diapering.
Non weight-bearing transfers
A non-weight bearing client using the Support Station with the trunk board in horizontal position. A caregiver positions a rolling commode for the client to transfer into.
With the trunk board in a nearly horizontal position, even a large, non-weight-bearing client is able to use the Rifton Support station for toilet transfers. A torso strap with buckle lends added safety while a caregiver positions a rolling commode and adjusts clothing.
Upright is better
An adolescent boy holding on to the handholds of the Rifton Support Station to support himself in an upright position while a caregiver assists.
Upright is better
After a simple transfer, even a large, non-weight-bearing client is in a comfortable, more dignified and accessible position for hygiene care with the help of the Support Station special needs changing station.

In either configuration, the Support Station trunk board can be adjusted by sliding it up or down the vertical posts so that it is either horizontal or vertical to the floor—or at any angle in between. Thus a client can be encouraged to assume a more upright posture.
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