Accessible Homes, General
Accessible home information can be overwhelming - what do you really need, how do you evaluate your options, what are the best choices for your specific condition? Should you retrofit your existing home or consider a new one that's already built on accessible home principles? The following articles will provide the information you need to ask the right questions and make informed decisions about what options will bring you the greatest amount of safety and independence in your accessible home.
Ruth Glendinning and Susan Buhrman, her business partner in Community Renaissance Market Partners LLC, have taken an empty eye-sore of a building and turned it into a flourishing addition to the community. It’s a place where the disabled, elderly and...
If you or a family member has a disability, you might want to consider calling in an accessibility specialist, who will help you recognize access needs throughout your home.
Wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities have special needs for the location of electrical outlets and switches in their home. Simple options like cabinet mounting can make your house truly accessible.
Wheelchair users can't hide their disability when looking for a rental - but do you have a right to ask for accessibility? Who pays for bathroom grab bars? What about a wheelchair ramp? Find out here!
Finding an Affordable and Accessible Rental Starts with Knowing Your Rights
Articles
Wheelchair Accessible Housing: Floor Coverings
What kind of flooring works best in a wheelchair accessible house? We discuss the options, including pros and cons of each.
Special Needs Housing: The Entryway
Special needs housing has to start at the entryway, and we’ve got great wheelchair modifications that don’t cost a lot to put in.
Read this before buying a seat lift chair. We detail the different kinds of seat lift chairs and help you decide which one might be best for your disability.
Make Any Bathroom a Wheelchair Accessible Bath
Find out how to transform your bathroom into a wheelchair accessible bathroom with these easy and economical tips.
Lifting Equipment for Safe and Easy Wheelchair Transfers
Ceiling-mounted lift, overhead lift, track lift: whatever you call it, a lift device can make a wheelchair user's (and their caregiver's) life much simpler. Complete with a list of questions to ask...
Thinking Bigger: Making an Accessible Home Out of a Small House
New wheelchair users may think their small home can't possibly accommodate their new needs. Just think of the bathroom alone! But you may be surprised after reading our tips for accessibility in small...
