objective 1.03: explain ways to adapt housing to meet special needs
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Objective 1.03:
Explain ways to adapt housing to meet special needs.
Special Needs for Children Install gates at top and
bottom of stairs Lock all cabinets Secure door knobs Cover outlets.
Special Needs for the Elderly
Floors of one type (all wood, all vinyl) for walkers and wheelchairs
Remove rugs Provide safety bars in the bathroom
near toilet; bars and seat in tub area.
Additional lighting in hallways
Lever style handles on doors and sinks.
Special Needs for Wheel Chairs
Doorway thresholds flush with floors
Ramps.
Knee space at stoves and sinks.
Special Needs for Impaired Vision
Mark the flooring changes with reflective paint
Create unobstructed traffic patterns
Telephone should have large numerals or Braille.
Special Needs for Hearing Impaired
Install lighting to flash for doorbells, smoke alarms, and telephones
TTY/TDD: teletypewriter/telecommunications device for the deaf.
Universal Design
Many of the features we have just looked at can be beneficial to people without physical limitations
This is called Universal Design and was developed by Ronald Mace at NCSU
Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities, not just those with disabilities, at little or no extra cost.
Examples ofUniversal Design
Entrances
Level Covered Full-length side
windows.
Kitchens
Knee space Variable height work
surfaces Pull-out shelves Lever-type water
controls.
Pull Down Shelves
Bathrooms
Adjustable height shower headGrab barsMirror extending downward.
General Interior
32” – 36” minimum door openingsLever door handlesAdjustable height closet rodsWindows placed low on wallsElectrical outlets 18” from floor.
Practice Universal Design
Identify the changes that need to be made to this kitchen so that it meets Universal design principles.