Equipment presentation
The sofao is a swimming and launching chair which allows an attendant to lead their passenger into the water. Once the person is in the sofao, there is no need to make any additional transfers and the person can move on the beach and go into the water with the chair thanks to the integrated floats.
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Required capabilities
The sofao does not require any particular functional abilities.
Usage Information
- To view the full usage sheet, click here.
- Period of use: Summer in the lake.
- The Chalets Lanaudière team is there to assist you with installation and give you instructions for use so that you are comfortable using the equipment.
Reservation request
DIMENSIONS AND ADJUSTMENT / DISASSEMBLY POSSIBILITIES
- Seat width: 50 cm / 20”
- Sofao length: 180 cm / 71” (in use)
- Sofao height: 110 cm / 43” (in use)
- Sofao width: 100 cm / 39”
- Adjustable headrest height.
- Immersion in water adjustable by the position of the floats.
- Several possible angles for the seat back.
- The wheels are easily removed (pin system).
- Fully foldable: 100 cm / 39” long, 45 cm / 17.5” high and 60 cm / 24” wide.
Safety instructions
- It is necessary to be accompanied at all times.
- Before your activity, check the weather forecast and local conditions.
- Bring water and food even if it is an activity lasting a few hours.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Make sure the equipment to be used is working properly before the activity.
- Make sure you are in good shape before starting your activity.
- Make sure you have a way to communicate with emergency services if necessary (telephone, whistle, flashlight) – Emergency (911).
Rental conditions
- The request does not confirm the reservation.
- Chalets Lanaudière disclaims all liability in the event of an accident.
- The person renting the equipment is responsible for it and must ensure that it is aeturned in its original condition.
- The person renting the equipment undertakes to respect the safety instructions.
- The equipment Rental service is aimed at people with disabilities.
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Chalets Lanaudière would like to thank the collaboration of the Centre d’intégration à la vie active (CIVA) for the creation of the content of the technical sheets for each specialized equipment.
