Accessible Rooms
"There are many elements that go into an accessible bathroom - for example, is the toilet and surrounding area wheelchair-friendly, are there grab rails in the shower or tub? If a shower, is it barrier free, i.e., can a wheelchair user wheel right into it? Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are an increasingly important element of home design not only for people with disabilities, but also for those wanting to ""age in place,"" that is, in their own homes. Find out more about creating a barrier free bathroom in the following articles."
Quick and easy tips for making your fridge wheelchair accessible at no or low cost.
Wheelchair users can make their small kitchens accessible with the help of pull-out drawers, lazy susans, pantry organizers, appliance lifts, bread boards and the like, all of which maximize the use of existing space.
When It Comes to an Accessible Kitchen, Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better
We've gathered some great tips for letting your child's personality shine through in their fully accessible bedroom. Collaborate to make a haven that they'll love calling their own.
Save energy, exertion, and time with well-organized storage in your accessible home. Discover how to design your accessible bedroom, including tips for installing accessories like reachable closet racks and adjustable shelves.
Articles
Wheelchair Accessible Kitchens: Adapting Your Sink
What's the least expensive option for getting a wheelchair accessible kitchen sink in your place? Our experts show you what to do, and give tips for the dishwasher as well.
wheelchair Accessible Kitchens: Appliances
Do you think a wheelchair accessible kitchen is out of your budget? Follow these easy, inexpensive tips and be making dinner in your kitchen tomorrow!
Wheelchair Accessible Kitchens: Cabinets
Get great tips from the experts for wheelchair accessible kitchen cabinets that are very inexpensive and use your own kitchen cupboards with the addition of one handy feature.
Walk-in bath tubs for seniors and mobility challenged people? I had never heard of them. Then, in 2002, my mother fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. I was not prepared for the downward spiral her...
Walk-in Bathtubs: Solving The 3 Realities of Aging in Place
Let's take a realistic look at the impact traditional bathtubs have on seniors and the mobility challenged.Reality #1 - Your bathroom is the most dangerous room in your home! Currently, 80% of all...
The 3 Things You Must Know Before Buying a Walk-in Bathtub!
I had never heard of a walk-in bathtub until after my Mother fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. The hip injury set in motion what I now know to be an epidemic. In fact, over 15,000 seniors die...
