Visitability

An limited but important application of universal design whereby a wheelchair user can independently get into the main floor of a residence, more about and get into the bathroom. When applied this means no steps, low threshholds and 32″ wide doors and hallways. The result is an inclusive environment.

Concrete Change

Topics: Resources, Visitability

An international effort to make all new homes Visitable! This is the place to go to understand visitability – the few and minor requirements to make a home a place that a person using a wheelchair can get it, move about an accessible floor and use the bathroom....

Tags: Eleanor Smith, GA, Georgia, visitability

Is Your Friend’s Home Visitable?

Topics: Resources, Visitability

“After a spinal cord injury, where we go and who we visit become more limited. Since my injury in June 1998, I can no longer go to any of my neighbor’s homes and ring their doorbells. Even the two brand new homes a few doors down from me were built...

Tags: Rosemarie Rossetti, visitability