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A wheelchair accommodating system and method for providing an ergonomically suitable environment for users having a motor skill limitation and users without a motor skill limitation is provided. The system includes a height adjustment system, a depth adjustment system, and a tilt adjustment system t

A wheelchair accommodating system and method for providing an ergonomically suitable environment for users having a motor skill limitation and users without a motor skill limitation is provided. The system includes a height adjustment system, a depth adjustment system, and a tilt adjustment system that can be selectively actuated by a user to adjust the position of a platform of the system.

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What is claimed is: 1. A wheelchair accommodating system for providing an ergonomically suitable environment for users having a motor skill limitation and users without a motor skill limitation, the system comprising: a support structure providing a media equipment storage space supporting at least

What is claimed is: 1. A wheelchair accommodating system for providing an ergonomically suitable environment for users having a motor skill limitation and users without a motor skill limitation, the system comprising: a support structure providing a media equipment storage space supporting at least one shelf, the media equipment storage space being defined by a front wall, a top wall, a rear wall and a pair of spaced apart side walls aligned substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the rear wall, the rear wall defining an opening allowing access to the media equipment storage space, the top wall having at least one of an inclined surface and a curvilinear surface near the rear wall that provides clearance for a first platform; a first platform coupled to the support structure and having a height, angle of rotation, and depth; a height adjustment system coupled between the support structure and the first platform for adjusting the height of the first platform; a first tilt adjustment system coupled between the support structure and the height adjustment system for adjusting the angle of rotation of the first platform; and a depth adjustment system coupled between the height adjustment system and the first platform for adjusting the depth of the first platform relative to the height adjustment system, wherein a wheelchair user and a non-wheelchair user may selectively actuate the height adjustment system, the first tilt adjustment system, and the depth adjustment system to bring the first platform to the user to provide a work surface that is ergonomically suitable for the user. 2. A wheelchair accommodating system for providing an ergonomically suitable environment for users having a motor skill limitation and users without a motor skill limitation, the system comprising: a support structure providing a media equipment storage space supporting at least one shelf, the media equipment storage space being defined by a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of spaced apart side walls aligned substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the rear wall, the rear wall defining an opening allowing access to the media equipment storage space; a first platform coupled to the support structure and having a height, angle of rotation, and depth; a height adjustment system coupled between the support structure and the first platform for adjusting the height of the first platform; a first tilt adjustment system coupled between the support structure and the height adjustment system for adjusting the angle of rotation of the first platform; a depth adjustment system coupled between the height adjustment system and the first platform for adjusting the depth of the first platform relative to the height adjustment system; and an expandable support structure configured to stabilize the system when the depth of the first platform is adjusted, wherein a wheelchair user and a non-wheelchair user may selectively actuate the height adjustment system, the tilt adjustment system, and the depth adjustment system to bring the first platform to the user to provide a work surface that is ergonomically suitable for the user. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the wheelchair accommodating system is a lectern. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the wheelchair accommodating system is a multi-media lectern. 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the system is configured to be used by non-wheelchair users ranging in height from approximately 4 feet to 7 feet. 6. The system of claims 2, wherein the system is configured to be used by wheelchair users having wheelchairs with seat portions that range in height from 15 inches to 20 inches. 7. The system of claim 2, wherein the height adjustment system adjusts the height of the first platform between approximately 20 inches and 60 inches. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the height adjustment system includes a drive mechanism coupled to the support structure and the first platform. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the drive mechanism is a telescopic drive mechanism. 10. The system of claim 8, wherein the drive mechanism is an electric drive mechanism that can be selectively actuated by a user. 11. The system of claim 2, wherein the tilt adjustment system adjusts the angle of rotation of the first platform between approximately 0 degrees and 30 degrees. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the tilt adjustment system adjusts the angle of rotation of the first platform up to approximately 20 degrees. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the tilt adjustment system includes a drive mechanism coupled to the support structure and the first platform. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the drive mechanism is an electric drive mechanism that can be selectively actuated by a user. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein at least two drive mechanisms are used to adjust the angle of rotation of the first platform. 16. The system of claim 2, wherein the depth adjustment system adjusts the depth of the first platform approximately 20 inches. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the depth adjustment system includes a drive mechanism coupled to the support structure and the first platform. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein the drive mechanism is an electric drive mechanism that can be selectively actuated by a user. 19. The system of claim 2, wherein the support structure includes a door movably coupled to the rear wall and configured to selectively cover the opening. 20. The system of claim 2, wherein the expansion of the expandable support structure is coupled to the movement of the first platform so that the expandable support structure expands as the depth of the first platform is moved toward the user. 21. The system of claim 20, further comprising a roller coupled to the support structure and the expandable support structure. 22. The system of claim 2, further comprising a second tilt adjustment system, the second tilt adjustment system being coupled between the height adjustment system and the first platform for further adjusting the angle of rotation of the first platform. 23. The system of claim 22, wherein height adjustment system, the first tilt adjustment system, the second tilt adjustment system and the depth adjustment system are capable of being actuated independent of each other by the user. 24. A lectern suitable for use by a wheelchair user and a non-wheelchair user, the lectern comprising: a work surface; a support structure; a first actuator having a first end coupled to the support structure and a second end coupled to the work surface, the first actuator being selectively actuatable by the user to adjust a height of the work surface relative to the support structure; a second actuator having a first end coupled the support structure and a second end coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator being selectively actuatable by the user to adjust an angle of rotation of first actuator relative to the support structure; a third actuator having a first end coupled to the first actuator and a second end coupled to the work surface, the third actuator being selectively actuatable by the user to adjust an angle of rotation of the work surface relative to the first actuator; and a fourth actuator having a first end coupled to the first actuator and a second end coupled to the work surface, the fourth actuator being selectively actuatable by the user to adjust a depth of the work surface relative to the first actuator. 25. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator and the fourth actuator can be actuated independent of each other. 26. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the lectern is a multi-media lectern and the base includes a media equipment storage space having at least one shelf, the media equipment storage space being defined by a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of spaced apart side walls, the rear wall defining an opening allowing access to the storage space. 27. The lectern of claim 26, wherein the media equipment storage space is further defined by a top wall having an inclined surface near the rear wall that provides clearance for the work surface when one of the second actuator and third actuator is actuated. 28. The lectern of claim 26, wherein the support structure includes a door movably coupled to the rear wall and configured to selectively cover the opening. 29. The lectern of claim 24, further comprising at least one sensor located at a bottom portion of the work surface near an edge close to the user, wherein the at least one sensor provides an output signal to stop movement of the work surface. 30. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the support structure further comprises a lower extension portion that is selectively movable to an extended position to provide additional stability to the lectern. 31. The lectern of claim 30, wherein movement of the lower extension portion is coupled to the movement of the work surface so that the lower extension portion moves toward the extended position as the depth of the work surface is moved toward the user. 32. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator and the fourth actuator each comprise an electric drive mechanism having an interface that can be selectively actuated by the user. 33. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the first actuator comprises a telescopic drive mechanism. 34. The lectern of claim 24, wherein the first actuator comprises a first telescopic drive mechanism near a first side wall of the support structure and a second telescopic drive mechanism near a second side wall of the support structure. 35. A lectern system that is suitable for use by a wheelchair user and a non-wheelchair user, the lectern system comprising: a support structure providing a media equipment storage space supporting at least one shelf, the media equipment storage space being defined by a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of spaced apart side walls aligned substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the rear wall, the rear wall defining an opening allowing access to the storage space; a work surface coupled to the support structure and having a height, angle of rotation, and depth that are independently adjustable relative to the support structure; an adjustment mechanism coupled between the support structure and the work surface for adjusting the height, angle of rotation and depth of the work surface, the adjustment mechanism comprising a first actuator for adjusting the height of the work surface, a second actuator for adjusting the angle of rotation of the work surface, and a third actuator for adjusting the depth of the work surface, the first actuator having a first end coupled to the support structure and a second end coupled to the work surface, the second actuator having a first end coupled to the support structure and a second end coupled to the first actuator, and the third actuator having a first end coupled to the first actuator and a second end coupled to the work surface; and a safety system intended to prevent a wheelchair user from being harmed by the work surface as the work surface is being brought to the user, the safety system comprising a pressure sensitive sensor located at likely pinch points between the work surface and a wheelchair user, wherein a user may selectively adjust at least one of the height, angle of rotation and depth of the work surface to bring the work surface to the user to provide a work surface that is ergonomically suitable for the user. 36. The lectern system of claim 35, wherein the lectern system is a multi-media lectern. 37. The lectern system of claim 36, wherein the at least one shelf comprises at least one rack rail for supporting an electronic article. 38. The lectern system of claim 35, wherein the support structure includes a door movably coupled to the rear wall and configured to selectively cover the opening. 39. The lectern system of claim 35, wherein a pressure sensitive sensor is positioned along a bottom edge of the work surface at an end near a user.