[PDF] accessibility features house

Let's look at some home improvements that can help your home be more accessible.
  • Consider Furniture Placement.
  • Replace Steps With Ramps.
  • Install Handrails and Grab Bars.
  • Remove Rugs and Liners.
  • Change Doorknobs for Lever (or French Door) Handles.
  • Arrange the Kitchen for Accessibility.
  • Lower Closet Rods.
  • Remove Bathing Barriers.
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  • What are accessible features of a building?

    Accessibility refers to the way housing is designed, constructed or modified to enable independent living for persons with disabilities. Accessibility is achieved through design, but also by adding features that make a home more accessible.

  • What does accessibility mean housing?

    As mentioned above, accessibility design in buildings and public spaces can include the installation of ramps and lifts for people with mobility problems, the design of accessible toilets, and the location of switches and sockets at an accessible height.

  • What are examples of accessibility in buildings?

    People with functional impairments living in accessible home environments have better health and are better able to accomplish everyday tasks and manage living independently than those living in conventional or inaccessible home environments.
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