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Adaptive Desk

Every student deserves a workspace that adapts to them – not the other way around. The Rifton Adaptive Desk makes it possible in seconds.

Adaptive Desk: Features Components Sizing Resources Build

Introducing Rifton’s Adaptive Desk

This desk is the inclusive learning solution that adjusts to every student’s needs in seconds. With a wide, wheelchair-friendly frame and a large range of height adjustment, it accommodates all learners with ease. The optional 0-50° surface tilt provides customization for learning activities in seated and standing positions, while the tool-free height adjustments make transitions a breeze. Empower every student with this truly adaptive desk that makes learning accessible for all.

A girl stands next to a Rifton Adaptive Desk.

The Benefits

Therapeutic benefits of the Adaptive Desk:

  • Sit-to-stand height adjustment offers variability in learning position for improved posture and physical activity outcomes.
  • Angle adjustment enables ergonomic and visual access to materials and devices.
  • Adjustable elbow supports provide customized forearm support more effectively than desk cutouts.
  • Mobile base adapts to dynamic classroom environments.

Features

Working at a desk is a common part of most students’ days and can be the basis of hours of creative work and play. This desk for students with special needs aims to provide that skill-building experience to every child. We’ve thought through all the features – from the height adjust to the anti-tip rollers – that will make this desk as accommodating as possible. Use the slides below to learn more about the Adaptive Desk.

  • 1 Base
  • 2 Height adjustment
  • 3 Choice of surface colors
  • 4 Tilt
  • 5 Raised edge
  • 6 Device mount adapter
  • 7 Mobility base
  • 8 Storage space
  • 9 Anti-tip rollers
  • 10 Elbow supports
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Components

Use the slides below to learn more about the components of the Adaptive Desk.

Rifton Adaptive Desk height adjustment
Frame
R252 Rifton Adaptive Desk casters
Base
R254 Rifton Adaptive Desk adjustable tilt
Adjustable tilt
R261 Rifton Adaptive Desk maple surface with raised edge
Surface
r258 rifton adaptive desk device mount adapter
Device mount adapter
R259 Rifton Adaptive Desk slide-on ledge
Slide-on ledge
R255 Rifton Adaptive Desk anti-tip rollers
Anti-tip rollers
R256 Rifton Adaptive Desk side storage box
Side storage box
R257 Rifton Adaptive Desk elbow supports
Elbow supports

Sizes & Dimensions

Use this dimensions chart to help you make the right choice for your client.

Important: Weight placed on the desk must not exceed the maximum working load.

The Rifton Adaptive Desk R250 Adaptive Desk
Build
Item Dimensions (inches) R250 Adaptive Desk
Overall height

23 – 43
Frame length

36½
Frame depth (front to back)

28
Surface length

24
Surface width

40
Elbow support length

4½
Elbow support width

8½
Distance between elbow supports

11 – 20
Elbow support max load (lb)

25
Item weight (lb)

68
Maximum working load (lb)

110 (55 when tilted)

For more information about the Adaptive Desk, view or download the Product Manual.



Product Resources

Learn more about the Adaptive Desk using the resources below.

Downloads

Adaptive Desk Order Form
Adaptive Desk Product Manual

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