It’s no secret that as we age the way we move through our spaces can change, considerations regarding navigating spaces can also be true for people with disabilities at any age. Making our homes accessible is one of the most important investments we can make. Hiring a reliable and skilled contractor can make all the…
Ability Tools received a letter from Luke Hsieh, the Assistive Technology Advocate for Community Access Center (CAC). Luke shared his recent experiences using a rollator and how it has enhanced his perspective regarding physical accessibility considerations. For about six months now, I have been plagued by a pinched nerve in my neck; aside from losing…
Written by: Jason Biddle, The Helping Home The first part of this series detailed suggestions for making food preparation easier for wheelchair users. You can read more about that here. Part two listed kitchen modifications that help with cooking. If you haven’t checked out part two you can view it here. This third and final…
Written by: Jason Biddle, The Helping Home Part one of this three-part series outlined some modifications that help with preparing food in the kitchen. If you haven’t read part one yet, be sure to click here and check it out. In this second part, we explore solutions that help wheelchair users with cooking tasks in…
Written by: Jason Biddle, The Helping Home Thanks to the concept of Universal Design first introduced in the 1960’s and the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines in 1992, designing with accessibility in mind has become increasingly prevalent throughout the United States. Unfortunately, much of the country’s existing housing stock still lacks the accessibility design elements…
Re-Published from the Assistive Technology Blog. Click here for original article Bathrooms can be very dangerous, both to the disabled and the elderly. The smooth surfaces, awkward movements, and generally solitary usage of the bathroom makes it one of the most common areas for accidental falls and injuries to occur, both for the elderly and…
Submitted by: Jackie Waters Many parents feel sleep-deprived and overwhelmed as their babies grow into toddlers. “Baby proofing” your home can prove tricky during this stage. Your little one is walking, learning the basics of communication, testing boundaries, and learning to navigate his or her environment. If your toddler is blind or visually impaired, this…
*note that Ability Tools is not endorsing or recommending any specific company or product. This blog is primarily for educational and resource purposes. Article found on Lowes.com Wheelchair ramps are typically built in order to improve home accessibility for people who can’t use stairs or need a gentler, less stressful way to enter or leave…