Ever wondered what it takes to make a house wheelchair accessible? The infographic below shows some really good guidelines that one can use in and around the house to make sure a person in a wheelchair gets to move around freely, has easy access to objects in different parts of the house, and can go around doing their day to day activities worry free. Bedroom Phone/alert system near bed Overhang lift/manual trapeze to get in/out of bed Bathroom Phone/alert system near toilet & shower Bath tub lift (13”-30” bottom) Commode lift Grab bars next to toilet Grab bars in tub & shower with 36” clearance Exterior Vertical platform lift for higher outdoor staircases All-weather, outdoor stair lift Portable ramp (front entrance) Kitchen Wheelchair-accessible countertop & cabinet height. Table: 27” floor-to-table height & 30” x 48” seat spacing Door (minimum 32” width) Garage Garage entry/interior door ramp for safe, quick car access Wheelchair accessible floor area for easy car loading/unloading Entry door (minimum 32” width) Basement A stair lift for easy basement access to washer, dryer, pantries, etc. Accessibility Tips 1. Clear Pathways Interior/exterior pathways should have accommodating widths for: Mobility scooters Rollators Power wheelchairs Standard wheelchairs Standard Widths 36” [...]