Posted by TonyIN on January 23, 2012 at 12:40:45 from (74.215.182.169):
In Reply to: ot;handicap access posted by jackinok on January 23, 2012 at 08:23:09:
Couple other thoughts... As you go through each area to renovate - install 1/2" plywood backer behind the walls. I like to do that in bathrooms and bedrooms when renovating for an older couple. ADA gives you the approved locations (and I follow them), but nothing wrong with having a 4x8 sheet of plywood under the drywall. Then you can mount what you want, where it works best for her. And move it later as needs change. Also - look into some minor modifications to a normal bath vanity cabinet. Depending on how yours is constructed, its size, and your carpentry skills, you can make the toe kick swing out with the cabinet door and still leave room under it for a shallow shelf or two. It also helps make the place look a bit more residential which may make for a better mental transition for her. You can do the same with the kitchen sink area. Also, with a little plywood, 2x8 and remedial carpentry, you can depress the subfloor in the shower by cutting out the top part of the joists and reinforcing them with the material (check with someone knowledgeable first!). this can give her a roll-in shower if she wants. Following ADA is a good idea and as mentioned by others, will help. Keep in mind it is a code that was generated to benefit as many as possible and may not be the best fit for your situation. Last, the more you can do for her on her other daily activities, the better her transition will be. Little things like lowering a window for better views, making it easier for her to do what she did before, etc. will leave her feeling less confined. Good luck.
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