Be focused and engaged in the classroom with a mobility chair

Specialized seating, also referred to as adaptive seating, is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with physical limitations. EMP Living’s adaptive seating solutions aim to provide students the proper support, comfort, and positioning by offering an alternative to typical chairs. Our seating devices facilitate inclusion and enhance the learning experience for children.

Designed by physical therapists, our adaptive seating systems are among the most advanced active seating chairs available today. EMP Living’s mobility chairs create an inclusive environment for children with mobility restrictions or difficulties.

Adaptive seating for the classroom

High quality, professionally developed adaptive chair options for classrooms.

Seating for Independent Living

The REAL Adult is designed to be functional and practical. This piece of equipment was specially designed to help you become more independent by assisting you with daily activities at home and work. It is not just an adaptive chair – it can perform the same functions as a hi-low chair, standing support chair, lift chair, transfer chair, therapy chair, rehabilitation chair, elevator chair, riser chair, and many more.

Why choose EMP Living mobility equipment for your classroom?

Functional design

Not only do REAL seats blend in to their environment – they are also practical and useful. They are designed to empower users by allowing them to complete more tasks independently and safely, for longer periods of time. REAL chairs are designed to meet the needs of students with physical limitations, offering features such as adjustable height, various cushion options, tilt, a backrest, electric power, and a safety brake, all geared towards improving the user’s independence, safety, and comfort.

Powered control

REAL chairs are electrically powered. The electric power makes it possible to easily adjust the seat height and seat tilt allowing the user to achieve the posture and support they need. The smooth and precise adjustments provided by the electric power ensures that the user can easily achieve the desired position without standing up. Easy adjustments are particularly beneficial for individuals with limited mobility or physical challenges, allowing them to make adjustments independently.

Easy to use

REAL chairs are versatile and can be used throughout the school. REAL chairs can be adjusted to the height of any table or desk allowing students to work with their peers. The compact design of these chairs makes them an ideal choice for small or crowded spaces including classrooms. The large, easy rolling wheels and small size make it easy to move the chair from room to room, wherever the chair is needed.

Safety

Safety features, such as the brake mechanism in REAL Chairs, are crucial for providing users with a safe, secure, and stable experience, especially those with specific mobility needs or requiring extra support.

The safety brake provides valuable assistance during transfers and daily activities. It allows users to maintain a safe and steady position while seated, providing security and reducing the risk of unintended chair movement.

Modular design

School settings can often be a challenging environment for students living with limitations. Our adaptive seating for classrooms is a modular system that specializes in creating custom-made seating solutions for people living with physical limitations. Our extensive range of accessories includes options such as seat belts, harnesses, trunk supports, cushions, calf supports, a lap desk, leg dividers, and leg supports. If there is a specific accessory that you need that we do not currently offer, we will work to create it for you. We are dedicated to offering a modular seating system that meets your needs in a learning environment.

Multiple chairs in one

REAL chairs are versatile, adaptable modular seating systems that can be used for a variety of purposes, including adaptive seating, powered hi-lo chairs, standing support chairs, physical therapy chairs, rehabilitation chairs, transfer chairs, lift chairs, and many more. These chairs are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with physical limitations, providing support and assistance in classrooms.

How can EMP Living adaptive seating help people with limitations succeed in a learning environment?

Adaptive seating, such as an EMP Living Adaptive Chair, can make a significant difference in the lives of students with mobility limitations. These specialized chairs are designed to provide support and positioning to help individuals accomplish everyday learning activities in a classroom. An adaptive chair for classrooms can be a valuable tool in helping you to maintain your independence and improve your learning experience.

At EMP Living, we only use the best parts currently available on the market to create our adaptive chair models and special needs activity chairs. We understand that each individual has unique needs and preferences, so we offer a variety of different models to choose from. Our adaptive seating systems are designed to support people with a comprehensive range of health issues and can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Alternative seating options are available for students to improve the quality of their learning experiences. Quality of life can be richly enhanced with the aid of an EMP Living Adaptive Chair. By addressing your specific needs, our adaptive seating for classrooms offers an alternative to traditional seating, which creates more inclusive classrooms. Armed with the right adaptive equipment, a student’s progress can be significantly improved by providing access to tools that allow them to handle more challenging tasks.

Before making a purchase, we advise customers to speak with a healthcare expert. Adaptive seating is often prescribed by a therapist or doctor and selected to meet the unique needs of each individual.

EMP Living’s adaptive seating for classroom

We offer three models of adaptive chairs which can be customized for individuals with diverse special needs. We have a model that will work for you, whether you require a chair with an integrated headrest or one that can be adjusted to precisely fit your body size and shape. These chairs come complete with flexible seating options that respond to students’ needs in their learning environments.

The REAL Adult mobility device

Our adaptive seating equipment for adults is practical and functional. It is an aid designed to help you be more independent. Our chairs facilitate ease of movement by helping you perform daily activities at home and work. It is not just an adaptive chair – it is a hi-low chair, activity chair, standing support chair, lift chair, transfer chair, therapy chair, rehabilitation chair, elevator chair, dynamic chair, riser chair, and much more.

The REAL Child mobility device

Our children’s chairs help foster an inclusive environment that focuses on empowerment for children experiencing mobility issues. Our specialized equipment helps children gain control over mobility problems. Instead of being confined to one desk at school or needing help to move around, children can operate our chairs by themselves and move them anywhere they want. This offers an ideal opportunity for children to develop their social skills and navigate themselves more easily in a challenging environment.

At school, our chairs can help students circulate, play with their friends, and be more independent. In the classroom, they encourage participation, facilitating in-class tasks such as writing, reading, and teamwork exercises. The design goes way beyond the classroom – it is an essential tool for daily life. The chair is designed to fit in wherever it is used.

By enabling the correct positioning, adaptive seating offers an amazing alternative chair that promotes student success. Contact us to learn more about our adaptive seating for classrooms, and to inquire about how we can help design a chair perfectly suited to your child's needs.

The REAL Big & Heavy mobility device

Our bariatric chair for heavy users, the REAL Big & Heavy is designed to be functional and assist users with a variety of needs. It is an aid that is designed to help you be more independent by helping with daily activities at home and work. The height control, safety brake, and Ergomedic Seating System are designed to help you do more activities, and to complete them independently, safely and comfortably. Built with a reinforced frame, seat and backest, the REAL Big & Heavy has a weight limit of 605 lbs.

The REAL lift chair

Our REAL adaptive lift chair is equipped with electric height and tilt controls to help people stand up and sit down. The four-inch caster wheels allow the chair to move in all directions and to easily move throughout your home. You can use the REAL Lift adaptive lift chair to help you stand up or sit down throughout your home, including your kitchen table or desk, in the family room or even your bedroom. It’s useful anywhere you need to sit or stand. The REAL Lift chair has a compact frame that fits easily through doorways. It caters to a variety of users’ needs by enabling the transition from sitting to standing. That’s how it earned the lift chair name.

Learn more about adaptive seating for classrooms

What is adaptive seating?

Adaptive seating in a classroom refers to the use of flexible seating options that allow students to choose the type of seating that best suits their learning needs. This approach provides students with a range of seating options, such as standing desks, wobble chairs, beanbag chairs, floor cushions, balance balls, and other movable chairs and tables.

The idea behind adaptive seating is that different students have different learning styles, preferences, and physical needs, and offering a variety of seating options can help accommodate these differences. Adaptive seating can promote better posture, reduce physical strain, increase comfort, and improve student engagement and collaboration.

Adaptive seating can also be particularly beneficial for students with sensory processing issues, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or physical disabilities. By providing a range of seating options, adaptive seating can help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students.

What are the benefits of buying a special needs chair for classrooms?

Adaptive seating in a classroom allows students to choose the type of seating that best suits their learning needs. It can promote a more inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students in the classroom.

Here’s how adaptive seating in the classroom can help students living with disabilities by providing several benefits, including:

Increased comfort: Adaptive seating can be customized to fit the specific needs of each student, providing them with a more comfortable and supportive seating option.
Improved posture: Adaptive seating can help students maintain proper positioning and alignment, reducing the risk of pain or discomfort.
Increased focus and attention: When students are comfortable and properly supported, they are better able to focus and pay attention in class.
Greater independence: Adaptive seating allows students with disabilities to independently adjust their seating position and angle, providing greater autonomy and self-sufficiency.
Increased engagement in the classroom: Adaptive seating can help students by enabling optimal positioning, which contributes to encouraging student engagement in the classroom and decreasing isolation from peers.

Adaptive seating chairs for classrooms are specialized pieces of equipment designed to meet the unique needs of individuals living with limitations in their learning environment. Adaptive seating provides a range of benefits for students, including improved posture and alignment, increased comfort, and enhanced functional movement capacity. Our chairs foster more active participation in activities and have other sensory benefits. The primary benefits for students are linked to the ability to complete academic tasks, because adaptive seating provides better conditions to stimulate an active learning environment and increase student progress. Adaptive classroom seats are highly effective in addressing the unique needs of special needs children and can play a vital role in improving quality of life and accomplishment of academic tasks.

How do you choose the right type of chair for your child’s classroom?

When choosing the right adaptive seating for children with special needs, there are a few things you should consider before buying a chair.

Identify what type of chair would respond best to your child’s needs in their classroom. What do they currently use at school? What would you change on their current chair? What can they not do at school ?
Is your child still growing? Is their condition changing? If so, you will need a chair that can be changed as your child’s needs change.
The size and the age of your child. The size will have an impact on the seat design for your child’s chair. It will be important to know their height and weight to ensure the adaptive seating you choose is appropriate for your child.
The daily activity level of your child. How long will your child be sitting in the chair? If your child sits in the chair for long periods of time and is susceptible to pressure sores you may need to do pressure mapping to ensure a proper fit.

How can an EMP Living adaptive seating system help children learn in a classroom?

Our chairs for children living with disabilities promote an inclusive learning environment by focusing on the child’s empowerment. Children with disabilities can find it difficult to attend school or participate in school activities. Our chairs are designed to overcome these challenges. Our adaptive chairs have easy to operate controls that allow students to adjust the height, tilt and backrest of their chair and our chairs come with a safety brake. The cushions are customized to ensure a good fit and our range of accessories provide support students need to sit in a classroom.

EMP Living adaptive seating can increase the activity performance of children with special needs. Our chairs help students to position themselves correctly and reduce fatigue. They are easy to move around the school enabling students to participate in all the activities offered in an educational environment.

We have more than 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing adaptive chairs and seating chairs for children with special needs. Our adjustable adaptive chairs are customized with options and accessories to meet your specific needs.

How can educators create a classroom environment that is inclusive for students living with physical challenges?

Start by creating a space that is accessible for all students, including those with physical disabilities. This includes ensuring there are no barriers to entry, such as steps or narrow doorways, and that there is enough space for students to move around comfortably.
Ensure the classroom is equipped with assistive technology and devices, such as adaptive furniture, magnification devices, and speech-to-text software.
Use inclusive teaching strategies, such as providing visual aids, using multiple modes of instruction, and allowing for flexibility in how students participate in class.
Create a culture of inclusivity by encouraging open communication while actively working to create a welcoming environment for all students.
Be aware of, and sensitive to, the individual needs of each student. Make accommodations as necessary. This might include providing extra support or modifying assignments.
Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and parents to ensure the needs of students with limitations are being met.
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to learn strategies for working with students who have special needs.
Be open to feedback, and always be willing to make adjustments as needed to better serve the needs of students living with physical limitations.