20 Accessible Home Modifications For People With Disabilities
A top goal is making sure that people with disabilities can get to, enjoy, and feel safe in their own homes. Here are twenty changes that can really make a difference. 1. Ramps and Lifts Ramps or lifts can be put in front of buildings to make them wheelchair-accessible. Choose materials that won't let you slip and fall to avoid accidents. 2. Widen Doorways Doors that are at less then 32 inches wide make it easy for wheelchairs and walkers to get through. 3. Lever Door Handles Put in lever handles instead of buttons on doors to make them easier for people with weak hands to open. 4. Stairlifts A stair lift is a safe and most easy way for people who have trouble climbing stairs to get to higher floors. 5. Non-Slip Flooring Put down flooring that doesn't slip in places that get a lot of use, like kitchens and bathrooms, to make them safer. 6. Grab Bars Put grab bars next to the toilet and the shower in the bathrooms to help people stay stable and support...