tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41096576339024856592023-11-15T09:15:55.109-08:00Accessibility in MotionDan Felteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10801499082916173545noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109657633902485659.post-68235405281122657102012-01-30T08:54:00.000-08:002012-03-27T11:03:22.642-07:00Wheelchair Accessible Home Plans - Points To Consider<div id="article-body">
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If you have the dream to buy or build your own house, then I must
introduce you to the benefits of using wheelchair accessible home
plans. Homes which are built or designed according to these home plans
should offer you complete freedom of movement inside your home.
Wheelchair accessible home plans are not meant just for handicapped
people, but could be priceless to anyone with nearly any kind of
physical or sensory disability. These plans should include use of
specialized technology. But that's not really fundamental.<br />
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Basically,
it is the best way to help the homeowner in wheelchair to experience
the comfortable life. Always keep in mind that wheelchair accessible
home plans should include and area around the house, places like garden,
garage, driveway and back yard as well. Flooring texture must be taken
into consideration also, with demand that texture should be wheelchair
friendly. There are several wheelchair accessible residential plans
which are easily available and can anticipate the basic limitations and
needs of their users. Lately, the demands for accessible house plans
have increased. But the numbers of available plans have increased as
well and there are many places where you can easily select the one that
suits you.<br />
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People whose freedom of movement is important to them
and who would love to have lots of space to move easily throughout their
residence can choose the one they like and modify them according to
their personality and functionality needed. These home plans are easily
available over the internet with numerous different options. Sometimes
an accessible home plan could include the additional option of grab
bars, handles and widened doorways or sometimes even full-scale
wheelchair elevators and stair-lifts. One of the major goals of these
house plans is that you can do whatever you want without any disturbance
or help from other people. Wheelchair accessible homes must have a
number of modifications such as larger doorways, modified kitchens,
bedrooms and bathrooms and must be free of any obstacles. One of the
major modifications that have to be made for wheelchair users is
entrance and exit ramp.<br />
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This includes taking into consideration
the entrance width. Using offset door hinges which can add extra space
to door openings, without having to replace doors and door jambs.
Accessible house plans are basically made to provide you with
convenience of accessibility to every corner of your house using
wheelchairs without any help from others. These accessible home plans
are meant to provide comfort, space as well as the most relevant way to
do whatever you want. These home plans are the perfect solution for
those people who are not capable to walk and can only take the help of
wheelchairs for their every day needs.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>As a architectural designer/builder expert, Ronald Moldenhauer has extensive knowledge in <a href="http://www.barrierfreehomeplans.com/" target="_new">Wheelchair Accessible Home Plans</a>. In his articles he covers important information about handicapped accessible house plans.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>To learn more you can visit <a href="http://www.barrierfreehomeplans.com/" target="_new">http://www.barrierfreehomeplans.com/</a></i></span></div>
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If your main objective is to design kitchen area which is friendly to handicapped people, then it is probably compulsory to remove or replace a wall, or to move heavy counters. Also, you must keep sharp edged to a minimum. If your current kitchen design makes you feel like you are restricted with counters and cabinetry, then it is recommended to consider some changes and maybe take some advice from architectural designer. After some essential modification you can easily make your kitchens more similar to the kitchen in handicapped accessible homes.<br />
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The counters in a kitchen should be lower so that people who are in wheelchair can feel comfortable. On an average, if we consider the height of an ideal wheelchair armrest then it will be approximately 29 inches. Countertops should be near or about at a height of 32 inches, and should be no higher than 34 inches. We can easily calculate that in approximately 24 inches from the floor we should make indents for handicapped person's knees, so they can feel comfortable and relaxed using kitchen counters. You really must keep these small issues in mind which will be beneficial to design wheelchair friendly spaces.<br />
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The kitchen appliances manufacturing industry also offers products with better accessible design. For example, since it's not possible for wheelchair users to reach the top of the refrigerator for kitchen in handicapped accessible homes it's better to use side-by-side refrigerators. In this way they can make best use of all the resources and they will not have to ask for help. All the main objects which are used by handicapped people should be installed keeping in mind their maximum height when in a wheelchair.<br />
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Kitchen in handicapped accessible homes must be designed in such way that their users could use them just as a healthy person can. Another important thing we should keep in mind is security. All the electric points should be placed at particular height and that points should be properly wired in order to minimize the risk factors.<br />
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Keep all these factors in mind while designing kitchen in handicapped accessible homes and every handicapped person that will use it will be satisfied.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>As a architectural designer/builder expert, Ronald Moldenhauer has extensive knowledge in kitchen in handicapped accessible homes. In his articles he covers important information about Handicapped Accessible Homes. To learn more you can visit <a href="http://www.barrierfreehomeplans.com/">http://www.barrierfreehomeplans.com/</a><br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ronald_B_Moldenhauer">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ronald_B_Moldenhauer</a><br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/6465614">http://EzineArticles.com/6465614</a></i></span>Dan Felteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10801499082916173545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4109657633902485659.post-65571039259933294222011-10-13T11:33:00.001-07:002012-03-27T11:00:04.528-07:00Accessibility in Motion has On-line store<a href="https://store.accessibilityinmotion.com/departments">https://store.accessibilityinmotion.com/departments</a><br />
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