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Accessible Bathroom Fixtures: Form and Function
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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Accessible Kitchen
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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Accessible Retrofit
In retrofitting a home, it is important to consider the needs of anyone in the household who may use a wheelchair. Disabilities can make it ... |
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Accessible Shower
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes
Daily hygiene is critical to the health and well-being of wheelchair users. Accessible bathroom design is therefore a critical component of a ... |
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Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Fixtures
Bathroom fixtures can pose unique accessibility hurdles. |
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Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen door, and deck or patio doors. |
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Accessible Solutions: Kitchens
A wheelchair-accessible kitchen can be one of the most complex design problems in a new or remodeling project, requiring an understanding of both ... |
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Accessible Solutions: Master Bedroom Suites
Solving specific accessibility challenges in the master bedroom. |
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Accessible Solutions: Multi-Floor Access
For wheelchair users who purchase homes in many areas of the United States, selection of a single-story model can significantly limit housing options. |
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Accessible Solutions: Multi-Level Homes
Solving specific accessibility challenges in multi-level homes. |
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Accessible Solutions: Parking Areas
Solving specific accessibility challenges in driveways and garages. |
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Accessible Solutions: Ranch Houses
Solving specific accessibility challenges in ranch-style homes. |
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Accessible Solutions: Residential Design and Construction
Designing an accessible home, alteration, or addition requires the skills of professionals with experience in residential design and construction. |
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Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches. |
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Accessible Thermostats
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
 
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Building a Handicapped Access Ramp
Bob Ryley builds a handicapped access ramp to this house. The concrete portion is poured at a pitch of 1in 20. The ramp transitions to a wooden ... |
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Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities
If you have a disability or special need, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself in an emergency. If you have family, friends ... |
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Dumbwaiter Installation
Peter Dolan, from the Atlas Elevator Company in Chicago and Chuck Bailey with the Virginia Elevator Company install the brand-new dumbwaiter. |
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Electrical Wiring the Home
Bob visits Cliff Electric, a three man team, that will performing all the "rough in" wiring in a residence. Bob Owens, the lead electrician, shows ... |
