grow! 2013 "the accessible home"
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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