Rifton Activity Chair Features

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to learn more about the features that make the Rifton Activity Chair the most easily adjusted, versatile and therapist-friendly special needs classroom chair on the market.

Following two years of therapist-guided design, Rifton’s new special needs chair nails down every feature required for daily school use.

No-tool adjustments

The Rifton Activity Chair makes adjustments simple. No tools are needed for any adjustment, making it an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom.

Adjust with child in chair

The Rifton Activity Chair can be easily adjusted while a child is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge.

Tilt–in–space

The Rifton Activity Chair tilt–in–space feature encourages sit–to–stand and rest positions. The Hi/Lo base tilts 15° forward and 25° back. The Standard base tilts 15° forward and 15° back.

Spring option

The optional springs on the Rifton Activity Chair allow for calming through self-stim. The spring column can be locked when not in use. The Hi/Lo base has an optional spring in the backrest, while the Standard base has optional springs in both backrest and seat, making it an ideal choice for children with autism.

Arm support options

Choose between wooden armrests or forearm prompts based on the needs of your client. Wooden armrests can be height- and angle-adjusted. Forearm prompts are extremely versatile in adjustment to facilitate trunk and head control while sitting, and are identical to the arm prompts used on Rifton’s Pacer and Advancement Chair.

For information on using the Rifton Activity Chair as an Advancement Chair, read this article.

Hi/Lo base foot pump

The large and medium Hi/Lo bases come with a foot pump for height adjustment. This allows you to lower the client until their feet are on the floor, or raise them to a 32" high table. The chair's height can also be easily set for lateral transfers.

The small Hi/Lo base is equipped with a gas spring to serve the same function.

Choice of 3 pad colors

The Rifton Activity Chair seat and backrest pads are made of polyurethane foam, with a polyurethane–coated fabric cover. The pads come in three choices to add color to your special needs classroom.