Rifton Activity Chair with Hi-Lo Base - Large Adaptive Seating

Rifton Activity Chair with Hi-Lo Base – Large is a trusted and highly adaptive seating solution designed to promote active engagement, comfort, and postural support for individuals with a range of physical or sensory challenges. Engineered with input from therapists and clinicians, this chair provides exceptional adjustability for therapy, classroom, or home use. Its dynamic design supports activities such as feeding, speech therapy, learning, and interaction—helping clients achieve greater independence and comfort throughout the day.

The Hi-Lo Base allows for effortless height adjustment via a foot pump, making it easy for caregivers to position users at the right level for interaction or transfers. Combined with its tilt-in-space function, durable construction, and multiple positioning options, this Rifton Activity Chair delivers both safety and flexibility. It empowers caregivers to create a supportive environment where users can participate more fully in daily routines and therapeutic activities.

Features:

Tilt-in-space - All Rifton activity chairs have tilt-in-space, which encourages sit-to-stand and resting positions. Tilt-in-space can be activated tool-free while the client is in the chair. The hi/lo base tilts 15° forward and 25° back. In addition to tilt-in-space, every Rifton activity chair's backrest angle adjusts 5° forward and 20° back.

Spring option - The optional seat and backrest springs on the Rifton activity chair standard base (and the backrest spring in the hi/lo base) allow for calming through self-generated motion - ideal for clients with autism.

Caster swivel lock - When the caster swivel lock is engaged, the Activity chair can be pushed in a straight line without drifting to the side. When the lock is disengaged, casters will swivel and the chair can be maneuvered into tight spaces.

Arm support options - Rifton’s armrests can be raised or lowered individually to accommodate clients who need extra trunk stabilization and can be set at angles ranging from horizontal to 60° up or down. Armrests provide lateral boundaries as well as upper extremity weight-bearing assist to aid trunk control.

Hi/lo base foot pump - The large hi/lo base is height-adjustable via a foot pump. The foot pump allows you to lower the client in the chair until his or her feet are on the floor, or raise it to a 32" high table. The chair's height can also be easily set for lateral transfers.

Tool-free adjustments - With all adjustments easy to make - and no tools required - The rifton activity chair is an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom or at home. The lateral supports are fully adjustable in height, width, and angle - all with one knob, which, by the way, can't ever fall off and get lost.

Choice of 6 pad colors - Comfortable seat and backrest pads are essential for providing cushioned support and preventing decubiti. Rifton’s backrest and seat pads are made of polyurethane foam covered with a cleanable, healthcare-grade polyurethane-coated fabric. The seat pads can be turned front to back for longer wear. Pads are available in six color choices.

Adjust with the client in the chair - Rifton activity chair can be easily adjusted while a client is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge. Seat depth can be safely and easily adjusted while a child is in the chair, by pulling the handle beneath the seat.

Activity Chair comes standard with:

• Seatbelt
• Footboard
• Push handles
• Arm supports
• Tilt-in-space base
• Seat and back with pads (specify color)

Rifton activity chair checklist

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Activity Chair Sizes: