Jane Hampton, CID, CAPS, Access Specialist

Wheelchair Ramp "Hide and Seek"

Wheelchair ramps: is yours making you a target for crime? We've got ways to conceal your ramp so burglars pass you by.

Accessible Home Remodeling? Check the Contract Carefully

Home remodeling can seem overwhelming, especially when every decision affects your pocketbook. How can you be sure your contractor is going to do the job the way you want them to? Here's what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.

Accessible Cabin Design for a Flexible Future

Planning on building your dream cabin for use as a retirement resort or just a place to escape on the weekends? These practical and style-friendly design tips will ensure an accessible getaway for you and your visitors.

Lake Access: Getting From the Cabin to the Lake With a Mobility Impairment

Wheelchair users and slow walkers can have a tough time on hilly terrain. We've got some great ideas how to get them safely down to the lake, or up and down difficult areas in your yard. Accessibility IS possible!

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 look great, but function properly, too.

Preparing Your Home for Visitors with Disabilities: Accessibility Issues

Need an accessible home fast? Here's the primer on how to make every room in your house wheelchair accessible with a minimal investment of time and money. Your home can host a wheelchair user for a week or a year after surprisingly few modifications.

Tax Deductions for Accessible Home Modifications

So you want to make your home wheelchair accessible, but it's looking tough on your budget. Check out these tips for getting the price down with tax deductions. Keep those receipts!

Access Features for People with Visual Impairments

Have you ever thought about home accessibility ... in terms of failing eyesight? Here are seven innovative tips to help make a house comfortable and safe for people who are blind.

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 spaces. Great for cabins, too.

When It Comes to an Accessible Kitchen, Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better

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.