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Around the House: Home Accessibility Enhancements

By Browne, Allan J. President, Extended Home Living Services, Inc.; PN: Paraplegia News,
(Pages: pp. 55-) Publication Date: April 1996

The article discusses things to evaluate when designing an accessible home. It provides evaluation questions a potential homeowner should ask about his or her assistive technology and physical needs/abilities before designing, modifying, or buying a home. The article also discusses options in home modification that have various costs, levels of efficiency and ease of use, and can adapt to changes in needs. There are also tips about common-sense approaches to designing your own home and working with a builder. An address and telephone number for Extended Home Living Systems, Inc. is provided for additional information about designing and building accessible homes.
Published by: PVA Publications   (Website:http://www.pvamagazines.com)
Paralyzed Veterans of America    (Web Site: http://www.pva.org )
Link to text: http://www.pn-magazine.com/pn/default.htm
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