Presentation by: Scott A. Anderle, PT, CAPS Specialized Home Design, Inc. 34 Applewood Drive Sparta, Michigan 49345 Office: 616.887.8130 www.shdesigns.net About the instructor: Physical Therapist for 20+ years CAPS-Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Former CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist Owner of Specialized Home Design, Inc. Consultant for universal and accessible home design Developer of the CHER Comprehensive Home Evaluation Report 1
Previous owner of five (5) outpatient rehabilitation agencies Developer of a condo development of 5 single family homes incorporating universal and accessible home design concepts & principles Member of: Local, state and national Home & Building Associations including the Lifetime Housing Committee of Greater Grand Rapids National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Brain Injury Association of Michigan OBJECTIVES Define universal and accessible design List the seven principles of universal design Identify products for the kitchen and bathroom areas that contain universal and/or accessible design elements within them Discuss and identify specialty products for the kitchen and bathroom regions that may enhance a person s functionality within those rooms. Accessible Design Accessible Elements / Features: Designs or products placed in homes to make operation, access or manipulation easier for all people. Most accessible features are determined by individual need and are permanently fixed in place. NAHB Student Guide Home Modifications 2
Universal Design Ron Mace, FAIA, known as the father of universal design, defined Universal Design as: the design of products and environments to be useable by all people to the greatest extent possible. Courtesy of The Center for Universal Design, College of Design, NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Seven Principles of Universal Design Equitable Use Useful to people with diverse abilities Flexibility in Use Accommodates a wide range of preferences and abilities Simple and Intuitive Use Easy to understand Seven Principles of Universal Design Perceptible Information Design communicates necessary info effectively to user Tolerance for Error Design minimizes hazards and consequences of accidental or unintended actions Low Physical Effort Can be used with a minimum of fatigue Size and Space for Approach and Use Appropriate regardless of user s size, posture or mobility 3
KITCHEN CONSIDERATIONS Appliances Cupboards/ Cabinetry Appliance Lifts Handles Sinks Faucets Lighting Hearing & Visual Aids Kitchen Appliances Dishwasher drawers Fisher & Paykel Appliances ADA Dishwashers Kitchen Appliances Under 34 countertop GE Appliance Controls are positioned between 15 and 48 inches above floor GE Appliance 4
Stoves and cooktops Kitchen Appliances Gas with side controls Electric with front controls Induction cooktops with front controls Cooktops with accessibility Kitchen Appliances Kitchen Appliances Over-stove mirror 5
Kitchen Appliances Range hoods with control at an accessible height Broan-Nutone, LLC A client s home Wall ovens at an accessible height for the client Kitchen Appliances GE Appliance GE Appliance Wall ovens with a pull-out shelf Kitchen Appliances GE Appliance Client demonstration 6
Kitchen Appliances Microwave Drawers Under the counter All-in-one microwave drawer, cooktop, and oven Under the cooktop Kitchen Appliances Other microwave oven options Wall oven and microwave combination Appliance Lift from Barrier Free Architecturals Inc. Kitchen Appliances Side-by-side refrigerators Fair Housing Act Design Manual, originally published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, reproduced here with the Department's permission. 7
Kitchen Appliances Side by side refrigerators with bottom freezer Water & ice in the door Front controls Kitchen Appliances Bottom freezer refrigerators Full extension shelves Adjustable shelves Kitchen Appliances ADA Compliant Refrigerators with top freezer Controls within arm s reach (15-48 above floor Shelves are easily accessible 50% of freezer and fresh food space are within reach range 8
Kitchen Appliances Under the counter refrigerator and ice machine With icemaker Easily fits under 32 high countertop Refrigerator drawers Kitchen Appliances Cupboards/Cabinetry Pull down shelving Rev-A-Shelf LLC 9
Cupboards/Cabinetry Drop down cabinets AD-AS Cupboards/Cabinetry Drop down cabinets Adjustable cupboard control types Barrier Free Architecturals Inc. Cupboards/Cabinetry Rotating Shelves 10
Cupboards/Cabinetry Full extension drawers and shelves Under counter pull down unit Cupboards/Cabinetry Full extension drawers and shelves Rev-A-Shelf LLC Cupboards/Cabinetry Appliance lifts Barrier Free Architecturals Inc. 11
Cupboards/Cabinetry Miscellaneous items Colored or textured strips on countertop for low vision A Universal Designed Kitchen by Kraftmaid Cupboards/Cabinetry Handles Utilize D handles or C handles Avoid small round handles harder to grip Use magnetic latches Use contrasting colors if low vision is an issue 12
Accessibility Kitchen Sinks 27-34 vertical height 30 minimal - 36 ideally for accessible width Adjustable heights Kitchen Sinks AD-AS Kitchen Sinks How deep is your sink? Assure by Kohler Having one side 5-6 deep makes the sink more accessible Plumbing pulled to the back 13
Kitchen Sinks Are your pipes exposed? Cover them up! Kitchen Faucets Barrier Free Arch. Kohler Lighting Lighting Considerations Task lighting-recessed or pendant In-cabinet lighting Under-cabinet lighting Track lighting 14
Lighting Considerations General Kitchen Lighting Ideas www.livablehomes.org Shared Solutions, Inc. T-Loop Tabletop Portable Induction Loop System BATHROOM CONSIDERATIONS Specialty Tubs Bathing Trolleys Walk in/roll in Showers Location of controls ADA Grab Bars Accessories Heated Towel Bars Sinks Toilets Miscellaneous 15
Specialty tubs walk in tubs Walk-in Tubs, LLC Specialty tubs walk in tubs/showers Specialty tubs 16
Specialty tubs Specialty tubs Parker Century Specialty tubs Best Bath Systems A bathtub complete with built in seat and grab bars Image courtesy of Barrier Free Architecturals, Inc. 17
Bathtub lifts Aquatec Bath Lift What could this be? Ceiling bar above bath tub 18
Bathing options-bathing trolleys Horcher Medical Systems Concerto Lambda Portable shower FAWSsit Portable Roll-in Wheelchair Shower American Ramp Systems Walk-in/Roll-in showers 19
Waffle ramp for walk-in/roll-in showers The solution A step up Curbless shower installation guide www.design.ncsu.edu/cud Walk-in/Roll-in showers 20
Built in seat and shelf Shower Controls-location is important Offset controls to the front for easy access! Waterstopper 21
A unique drain ADA Grab Bars can be beautiful and fun! 22
ADA Grab Bars - stylish and functional Are you ready for this? Hidden grab bars Invisia Collection 350 lb. weight capacity 23
Sitting and standing aids Dependa-Bar Sitting and standing aids SuperPole Sitting and standing aids SuperPole 24
Sitting and standing aids P.T. Rail Other grab bar options Clarke Health Care Products Grab bar fastening system ADA grab bar and hand held shower combo 25
Shower & bathing accessories Wall mounted seats Free standing seats U shaped Padded Shower Seat with Back and Arms Barrier Free Architecturals, Inc. U-Shaped Padded Shower Seat Folding bath tub seat Heated Towel Bars 26
Toilets ADA Round Oval Standard toilet Commode Chair Wall hung toilets 27
Plumbing in the wall Geberit (manufacturer) Bidets Bidets All in one units 28
Washing and Drying Toilet Seat DignaCare, Ltd. Toilet Seat Risers Toilet Risers Alimed Medway Corp. TOILEVATOR Clarke HealthCare Products Other options 29
LiftSeat-toilet LiftSeat Corporation Sinks Vertical Height: 27 34 Accessible Width: 30 minimally 36 ideally Kohler sink Model K2098 Sinks Adjustable sinks at the push of a button Barrier Free Architecturals, Inc. 30
Faucets and soap dispenser Extended lever bathroom faucet Sensor faucet & soap dispenser by Waterbury Barrier Free Architecturals, Inc. Sensor faucet by Toto Toggle handle by Kohler Miscellaneous Accessories Meek Mirrors, LLC Miscellaneous Accessories Hinge-it 31
Miscellaneous accessories Other considerations Heat lamps Wall/ceiling heaters Lighting-recessed Consider windowless bathrooms to be used for a safe shelter Other considerations 32
A Wet Floor by definition: The bathroom floor/shower is built to resist water leakage to prevent sub floor or lower floor(s) from water damage. A rubber liner or similar material is used. This is continued to the wall and at times, up the wall 2" - 4". Please note that a secondary drain should be installed in the main floor of the bathroom with appropriate sloping to provide water drainage if necessary. Wet Floors Left side of the bathroom Right side of the bathroom Portable storage options 33
THE END Please complete your Session Evaluation Form (see next slide) To comply with professional boards/associations standards: I declare that I or my family do not have any financial relationship in any amount, occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in my presentation. Additionally all Planner s involved do not have any financial relationship. Requirements for successful completion is attendance for the full session along with a completed session evaluation form. Cross Country Education and all current accreditation statuses does not imply endorsement of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Specialty Products for Home Modifications Scott Anderle,, PT, CAPS Cross Country Education Leading the Way in Professional Development. www.crosscountryeducation.com 34