Grow! 2013 "The Accessible Home"

The Accessible Home

Grow! 2013

Deborah Nash, ASID, RID, RAS

“4 out of 5 Americans over the age of 45 would like to remain in their current residences for as long as possible.”

-AARP Sept. 2012

Residential designers will gain technical and practical information in accessible design specifically for the

home.

How did accessibility design become such a big deal?

1961The first national standard for accessible design was

published

ANSI A117.1

Compliance was voluntary

1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I: EmploymentTitle II:Public entities (state and local) &

public transportationTitle III: Public accommodation &

commercial facilitiesTitle IV: TelecommunicationsTitle V:Anti retaliation & coercion

protection

Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I:EmploymentTitle II: Public entities (state and

local) & public transportationTitle III: Public accommodation &

commercial facilitiesTitle IV: TelecommunicationsTitle V: Anti retaliation & coercion

protection

1991

American with Disabilities Act Architectural Guidelines

(ADAAG)

Compliance was mandatoryexcept for for privately

owned residences.

http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf

Mandatory compliance

since March 15, 2012

www.tdlr.state.tx.us/ab/2012TAS/2013tasComplete.pdf

Information Gathering

“Can my client move, function,

work and live safelyand without frustration?”

Information Gathering

Never assume.

Information Gathering

What is your client’s prognosis?

Information Gathering

What is your client’s prognosis ?

Information Gathering

Understand your client’s reach limitations.

Basic Measurement to Know

Forward reach unobstructed

Basic Measurement to Know

Side reach unobstructed

Basic Measurement to Know

Side reach obstructed

Basic Measurement to Know

Forward reach obstructed

Information Gathering

What is your client’s preferred and stronger side?

Information Gathering

Observe your client’s daily routines.

Information Gathering

Information Gathering

Is there assistive home care ?

Information Gathering

What equipment is used ?

Information Gathering

Measure your client’s mobility device.

Basic measurement to know

360° turn

Less than 50% of manual or powered wheelchairs can make a 360° unobstructed turn within 60

inches

0% of scooters can make a 360° unobstructed turn

within 60 inches

Information Gathering

Does your client carry a ventilator, backpack, keyboard, basket on the mobility device?

Does your client drive?

How does your client enter & exit their vehicle?

Information Gathering

Basic Measurement to Know

Parking

Basic Measurement to Know

Parking access aisle

Check out your client’s existing furniture and fixtures.

Information Gathering

17” – 19” seat height(compressed cushion)

25” – 27” arm height

20” – 24” seat depth

In renovation projects, ask what built-ins need to be

modified?

Information Gathering

Basic Measurement to Know

Clear floor space

Basic Measurement to Know

Clear floor space in an alcove

Doors

Basic Measurement to Know

Door maneuvering clearances

Used by permission US Access Board / Great Lakes ADA Center

Smart Key app

Door hardware

Smart Key app

Used by permission US Access Board / Great Lakes ADA Center

Smooth door surfaces within 10” of floor

Gates

Floor and ground surfaces

No rugs.

Basic Measurement to Know

Bathrooms

Water closet centerline for wheeled mobility users

Water closet centerline for ambulatory people

Water closet clear floor space

Used by permission US Access Board / Great Lakes ADA Center

Back grab bar at water closet

Used by permission US Access Board / Great Lakes ADA Center

Back grab bar at water closet

Side grab bar at water closet

Grab bar clearances

Used by permission US Access Board / Great Lakes ADA Center

Toilet paper dispenser location

Basic Measurement to Know

Knee and toe clearances

Lavatory

Basic Measurement to Know

Kitchen

Deborah Nash, ASID, RID, RAS

Accessibility Consultants of Texas1910 Warwick Cir WLongview TX 75601

903-452-0907www.actexas.net

Deborah.Nash@actexas.net