Barrier Free

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

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