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."
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.
A soak in the bathtub relieves pain for many people, but standard bathtub design can make it difficult to get in and out, especially for a wheelchair user. Learn how to design your accessible bathroom, including tips for installing accessible...
Articles
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...
Walk-in Bathtubs and Medical Hydrotherapy™: A Miracle Cure?
If you (or a loved one) are facing a health or mobility challenge, you want to live independently and manage your health and pain challenges… don’t you? A walk-in bathtub (or appropriate safety tub,...
Accessible Kitchen Design: Compliance Requirements Fall Short
Accessible homes should do more than meet ADA requirements; they should encompass what you love to do! Read how one designer made the perfect kitchen both wheelchair friendly and charming for his well...
Grab Bars for Bathrooms: What You Should Know Before Installation
Installing bathroom grab bars for wheelchair users: sounds simple enough, until they fall off the wall. Do it right the first time with our tips on where and how to put them in so they'll not only...
