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Hi, I'm a C456 quad and I'm in a manual wheelchair. At the moment I live with my parents but I'm going to live on my own soon. An architect is drawing the plans for my new house (almost finished actually) but I want to make sure it'll be accessible for an electrical wheelchair too. I guess I'll have to use one some day. I have no idea about brands etc. but could anyone give me some advice on angles, distances, hights, widths I have to keep in mind? Also any good advices, ideas for my kitchen? Other? Thanks!
Liz321
10-09-2003, 12:18 PM
check a manufacturer's page Quickie Invacare etc.
They give dimensions etc.
Our house will be finished in a week. I'll post pictures then.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow"
~ Anon
krstofer
10-10-2003, 09:14 AM
Wouldn't it be neat if Discovery came up with a new show, "Accessible House"?
Make it accessible and cool, at the same time.
http://krstofer.org
Lshall82978@yahoo.com
10-10-2003, 09:36 AM
Me and my fiance just bought an accessible house. I will post pics soon.
if it's not too late to suggest. go with pocket doors as much as practical. not any harder to open/close i don't think and eliminates the doorway width problems with swinging doors. just moved into a new apartment with them and it's definitely something i'll go with in a house design. kitchen, look into dropped cooking and sink surfaces for access. it's still convenient for AB's to use and wc users alike.