[Blind-rollers] modifications.

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Yes, individuality rules -- I am thinking of my condo in NC which was just 
down the street from my friend's condo, where my friend was in an power 
chair and could see -- in fact she could drive.  She did not need low 
cupboards and countertops in her kitchen because her power chair had a seat 
that would elevate her to whatever height she needed.  Now I use a manual 
chair and am able to stand up, with effort, and it sure would be nice to 
have more low counterspace!
But lowering counterspace will actually reduce the value of your property if 
you go to sell as most people don't need or want them.
I had a low counter and cupboards in one corner of the kitchen, and the rest 
of the kitchen was standard. Our current kitchen is not adapted at all 
except for a very small counter the height of a dining table.

One other thing we did for this house was to include plenty of electrical 
outlets and put them in the middle of the wall instead of down near the 
floor.  I can't tell you how nice it ic for both me and my Mom to not have 
to crawl under furniture to get to an outlet.

Have fun.
--le




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Hingson" <info at michaelhingson.com>
To: "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] modifications.


Holly,

We modified our house for my wife who uses a chair.  We did everything from
putting in ramps to rebuilding the kitchen and master bathroom.
Modifications depend on the needs of the individual.  For example does the
person stand or walk at all?  Will they plan to be doing any cooking or
simply need access to the kitchen for visiting or refrigerator raiding and
such?

There are many issues regarding modifying a building for wheelchair use.
One method does not fit all.

There are, as someone else pointed out, grants which may also be available
to help.

In short, the needs of the individual will determine how and what you
modify, or at least what you modify first.

The Michael Hingson Group
"Speaking with Vision"
Michael Hingson, President
(415) 827-4084
info at michaelhingson.com
www.michaelhingson.com


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-----Original Message-----
From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly Alonzo
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 1:46 PM
To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blind-rollers] modifications.

Hi all.  Can you tell me what needs to be modified I in a house for a
wheelchair?  This house has no wheelchair accessibility because I never
needed in the past.  How wide do doorways need to be?  Ramps,go that,
what about stove and such.  Basically any modifications that needs to be
made.

Thanks,


Holly Alonzo

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