Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom

I'm designing a house right now which needs to be wheelchair accessible. The dimensions of the main bathroom are 9'9.5" x 8'11".

That's a pretty big bathroom and I probably don't need that much space for wheelchair accessibility. What should I shrink the size of the bathroom to..? (But still having enough room for a wheelchair in there?)

This address will have your ada guidelines.
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/a daag.htm

2007-12-07 15:34:16 by Aaron B

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What are the dimensions in Length / Width for an average sized wheelchair accessible bathroom including a Sink, Bathtub, and Toilet?

I've done a lot of bathroom evaluations for wheelchair accessibility in homes over the last few years. ADA requires that a public bathroom have 5'x5' of clear floor space to make corners, but I have found very small bathrooms that were set up just right so that a wheelchair user was safe and able to access everything. I have also found very large bathrooms that were set up so very little was accessible.

Doors: The average wheelchair is about 28" wide. Your door just needs to be a little wider than the chair.

Sinks: Pedestal sinks are nice because some wheelchairs can roll under them allowing the user to wash hands very easily. Also consider removing the doors and bottom of an existing vanity to make the sink accessible. Make sure any exposed pipe is insulated and piped to protect the user.

Toilet: Most home improvement stores (Home Depot, Ace, Lowes) sell toilets that are a little taller. The average toilet height is about 15". The toilets meant for wheelchair and other disabled users are 17-19" high. They are referred to as Comfort Height or ADA height.

Bathtub: The ultimate mod is to remove the tub completely and replace with a roll-in shower. A roll-in shower is very safe. If that is not a possibility, it is very simple to install a bathtub transfer bench. This is a seat with two legs outside the tub, two legs inside the tub, and a long seat that allows the user to slide from the wheelchair into the tub. If the user is seated, they will also need a hand held shower to direct the water around their body.

Consider installing grab bars in the walls of the bath tub area to help in the transfer process.

2008-01-10 20:30:10 by aqdrgn02

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he had a spinal cord injury and he needs to use the sink by using a button instead reaching around to turn on water.

If you going to hire someone to do it, there are several measures to look into. How much room to accommodate the new appliance or re-adjust the old one in place.
It is not hard to do, just minor adjustments to accommodate a Wheel Chair accessibility.

2006-09-13 18:12:34 by Ana L

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Hi! I am a 20-year-old from Asia who has not known the limitlessness of life until I met Tif, an outdoor American girl who brought me on bike rides and donkey rides. I have never travelled without my parents but would like to do so within the next year. Any suggestions?

Several issues include: wheelchair accessibility, accessible bathroom, backpacking tools, light-weight mobility equipments, options for transportation, cost? We have considered Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines... but we don't know if it is too difficult for us.

Also, what can we do to get sponsors and people to help? We're thinking of putting together an inspirational program and both of us can speak to inspire the local people. Please suggest!!!

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2006-05-17 19:21:27 by yilingonly

I am looking for a wheelchair accessible, 1 or 2 bedroom apt. in the cooler parts of the U.S. Must be really compliant, ie: all appliences in the kitchen must be lowered to wheelchair height, bathroom must be big enough to accommodate a wheelchair and a roll-in shower, bedrooms must be large enough to allow wheelchair on both sides of full sized bed. Must allow pets. Would like to have access to outdoor patio or someplace to sit outside.

THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. YOU COULD ALSO CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR THE SOCIAL SECURITY DEPT. THERE ARE HOUSING AND LOW INCOME NUMBERS ALSO AVAILABLE.

2006-10-08 11:25:22 by rfkellett