ADA Remodeling & Tips

Whole House Doctor supports the American Disability Act (ADA) and has extensive experience in designing and converting living spaces for greater accessibility for those with physical disabilities and special needs.

We have worked with many clients to convert homes for handicap compliance. We can help you design the best space for an individual who had physical impairments. We will also help seniors be able to age at home comfortably and safely. The creative design staff at Whole House Doctor can make your needs a reality.

The ADA requires that new construction and alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design1 (Standards). ADA requirements for new construction and alterations include detailed provisions for elements, spaces, and facilities. Successful accessibility is often measured in inches, so attention to detail can make the difference between achieving access and excluding or injuring someone. When the ADA’s minimum requirements are not met, the results can limit or exclude a person with a disability and can be dangerous. For example, when a curb ramp extends into an access aisle at an accessible parking space, a person using a wheelchair may not be able to get out of the car or van. When the slope of a sidewalk that is an accessible route becomes steeper than 1 to 20, railings and edge protection are required for safe use. Objects that project into circulation spaces from the side or that do not provide at least 80 inches of head clearance can be extremely hazardous to people who are blind or who have low vision.

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