Whenever you are in your house, you should feel a certain level of comfort. You shouldn’t find it hard to live. Sadly, people find it difficult to live the way they want to even in their own house. This is peculiar to people on a wheelchair.
Accessibility
is very important for people using a wheelchair at home. It improves mobility
and this implies that you can go in and out whenever you want to. To make your
home wheelchair accessible, try the following:
Entryway modifications
There is no way you can be physically and socially active if you do not move around. However, for someone on a wheelchair, it is even more challenging. The way homes and houses are traditionally built makes it harder for someone on a wheelchair to move without assistance. This means there has to be an entryway without stairs. Also, you may want to install a wheel chair ramp to improve accessibility.
Doorway modifications
Traditional doorways may serve as an obstruction to the mobility of someone on a wheelchair. Most of these doorways are not large enough for wheelchairs and it makes it harder to go to certain parts of the house. There are different modifications that can be implemented. The doorway can be expanded, the trim can be removed, or pocket doors may be installed so that there would be more space.
Bathroom modifications
The bathroom is an important part of every home and those on a wheelchair aren’t exempted from using it. This means that movement to and from the bathroom must be easy and convenient. To achieve this, there has to be more than enough space. The floor of the bathroom also has to be modified so that the chances of a slip of fall are reduced. You can make use of a mat or non-slip floor.
Kitchen modifications
People on a wheelchair find it difficult to access countertops, cupboards, and utilities. For a person on a wheelchair, you must consider improving the spacing in the kitchen so that it is easier to access kitchen items. Kitchen hardware could also be incorporated so that there wouldn’t be any difficulty in opening and closing drawers.
Stair modifications
People on wheelchair are often confined to the main floor of their home. There are times when such people want to switch between the upper and lower parts of the house. This means there has to be stair modifications and it could involve installing elevators and lifts.