What is WC19 and what is its purpose?
The WC19 standard establishes the minimum wheelchair design and performance requirements that improve the safety and security of wheelchair-seated occupants of motor vehicles during normal transportation, but especially in the event of a vehicle crash. A wheelchair that complies with WC19 is also referred to as a WC19 wheelchair or as a wheelchair with the transit option. There is a complete section of information on wheelchairs that meet this standard on this website as well as a frequently updated listing of crash-tested wheelchairs and seating systems on this website. There are other ANSI/RESNA standards that address the issues of wheelchair design and performance such as strength, durability, stability, etc. This body of work is currently managed by Peter Axelson, Chair of the RESNA Technical Standard Board. The development of standards requires significant work from a groups of dedicated individuals who represent the viewpoints of consumers, engineers and manufacturers. Wheelchair
