Disability Accessibility

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If you or a loved one have a disability then this can place special requirements on your environment and the way in which you environment is adapted can greatly affect your ability to lead a normal life. If you are recently disabled or have just had a child with a disability then you may still need to renovate your home to allow for greater accessibility and need to take a number of things into consideration.

Does Your Home Require Ramps or Wheelchair Elevators to Make It More Accessible?

If you or a loved one has recently been confined to a wheelchair then perhaps one of the first things you will want to consider is whether you need ramps or wheelchair elevators installed to allow greater accessibility. If you have had any steps or stairs in your home then you will probably need a ramp or elevator in order to access some areas unless there is an alternate entrance to the level.

Passages and Doorways

Do you have enough space in passages and doorways to allow for easy movement? If you have a very narrow passage or narrow doorways then a wheelchair may have trouble maneuvering in these areas and you may need to make changes here.

Railings

If you are not in a wheelchair but now have problems walking then you may need to install railings along walls so that you can hold onto these for greater stability. You should also have railings near the toilet, bath or shower.

Wheelchair Accessible Toilets

Is your toilet accessible for a wheelchair user? Ideally you should have enough space next to the toilet to pull the wheelchair alongside it and then grab bars to enable the user to pull themselves onto the toilet.

Counter Tops and Other Surfaces

If you or someone in your household is using a wheelchair then another factor to consider is the height of counter tops, bathroom vanities and other surfaces. You may find that you need to lower these slightly in order to allow you to use them.

Who Can Help Make Your Home More Accessible?

There are a number of contractors on the HandyAmerican.com website who will be able to help you make your home more accessible. You can find them either by searching for contractors in your area in our database, or by posting a project on our website and letting the contractors contact you.

When you or someone you love becomes disabled, or when you have a child with a disability, it is important to reconsider your home. The accessibility of your home will have a great impact on how you are able to cope with life and do everyday activities. Look at ramps, elevators, the width of passages and doorways, railings, wheelchair accessible toilets and also the height of counter tops, vanities and other surfaces to make your home more accessible to wheelchair users. Find a contractor to help make your home more accessible using the HandyAmerican.com database.