Doors and Windows
Wider doorways, and hallways |
Pocket doors |
Lowered or no thresholds |
Door levers for easy opening |
Crank windows |
Lowered window for wheel chair viewing |
Automatic door openers |
Lowered/tilted mirrors |
Grab bars
Increased space beside tub for easier movement |
Hand held shower |
Raised or elongated toilets |
Increased space beside toilet for easier movement |
Flooring
Vinyl and low pile carpet with less or no underpad |
Bathrooms
Roll-in showers | |
Built in shower benches | |
Wheel-under sink | |
Levered faucets | |
Insulated hot water pipes to prevent burns | |
Lowered/tilted mirrors | |
Grab bars | |
Increased space beside tub for easier movement | |
Hand held shower | |
Raised or elongated toilets | |
Increased space beside toilet for easier movement |
Ramps
Internal and External Residential ramps |
Handrails |
Slip resistant surface |
Kitchens
Lowered and two-tier counters |
Overhead cabinets that are motorized to move up and down for easier access |
Pull out shelves |
Lazy susan cupboard |
Open shelving |
Wall mounted peg board to hang pots etc. |
Lowered cooktop and wall oven with side opening door |
Wheel under sink |
5’ x 5’ turning radius |
Closet
Wider wheel-in closets |
Lower shelving |
Lower hanging bar |
Garages
Increased garage door height to allow for raised roof vehicles |
Increased size to allow for a wheel chair lift or ramp |
Flush entry from garage |
Structural
Additional blocking in ceiling for lifting equipment and in walls for handrails or specialty equipment |
Electrical
Lowered light switches, raised outlets |
Rocker switches for closed fist operation |
Stairs
Stair Lifts and Elevators |