We recommend that you have sturdy accessories that require little interaction but can support someone holding onto them. For the faucet, use one that can be operated with one hand. Consider installing a sink without a cabinet underneath to the wall, giving wheelchair users room to wash their hands. Similar to the shower, it’s important to make the space large enough for someone with a wheelchair or walker. It’s a good idea to install a grab bar beside the toilet to make the transitions between the toilet and someone’s wheelchair, or walker, much easier. Consider installing a wall-hung toilet, preferably one with a thicker bowl to achieve this height.īe sure that items like toilet paper, medical equipment or sanitation wipes are placed in close proximity to where the person is sitting. This makes it easier for people to transition from their wheelchair, or walker, to the toilet seat. We recommend the toilet be placed 17”-19” high. When it comes to making a toilet more accessible, there are a few steps to take. While not as important, it might be a good idea to install anti-scald mixing valves so that the water temperature and volume never gets to a dangerous level. For the shower head, it should be detachable and close to the shower seat so the bather can easily wash their entire body. It’s important to put any shower controls close to the entrance, so anyone can turn them on without having to enter the shower. This allows bathers to comfortably enter and stay in the shower. Once inside, we recommend you install a shower seat and grab bars on the opposite walls. All of these exterior choices help to make it easier for disabled people to get into the shower. You should also consider using a shower curtain as opposed to a door, along with making the entrance larger if the bather needs to bring in their wheelchair or walker. The shower should have either no curb or a short one, no taller than ½ inches. When making a shower more accessible, there are a few things that are necessary. In this post, we break down some general requirements for each section of the bathroom and why these specifications are important for accessibility. When looking for materials and accessories, it’s important to be aware of your options and how they can affect your bathroom’s accessibility. If you or someone close to you is disabled or needs assistance when using the bathroom or shower, you should be in the market for disability accessible bathroom renovations.
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