Disabled friendly home

Ed Slattery, seen here with his son Matthew, wanted to create a sustainable home that is accessible without feeling like a hospital. #dwell #baltimore #adaaccessiblehome #accessiblehome #homerenovation

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More than 56 million people in the U.S. have some type of physical disability, according to the 2010 census. Whether someone needs help in the kitchen and bathroom or more space to maneuver a wheelchair around the house, here are 10 ways to make your home more handicap accessible.

Home accessibility is the key to a happy space for those with disabilities or aging in place. Learn 11 modifications to make your home a wheelchair-friendly place.

When these homeowners came to Lamont Bros., they knew they wanted to remodel their Milwaukie home to be more wheelchair friendly. Because one of the homeowners uses a wheelchair daily, it was important for them to have a home that he could live in with ease and comfort. We were able to create space and adjust height to make an ADA approved and beautiful space for this family. Both the kitchen and bathroom now have features that able the homeowner to navigate the home.

These retractable clothing racks make it more accessible for someone with a disability.

Many people find themselves needing accessible homes for themselves or family members. There are approximately 30 million Americans using wheelchairs and the number of people who need access…

Space under the corner sink and cabinets accommodates a wheelchair, while the slightly raised dishwasher makes loading and unloading dishes easier for everyone. (Cabinets by Design)

Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost one billion estimated to be urban-dwellers by 2050, a few cities are undergoing a remarkable shift

How many of the 21.5 million homes with an adult age 65 and over have accessible features?