Comments on: How to Make Simple Wheelchair Accessibility Modifications to Your Home

on 6/30/2006 Install a simple door handle on the inside swing of a door about 8 to 10 inches from the hinge side, to assist in closing the door. You can open the door, go through and reach back, grab the new handle and close the door without having to turn around and grab the door knob.

on 11/22/2005 Protect your walls or your rent deposit. Install wall coverings on corners and walls. Wheelchairs can do serious damage over time.

on 11/22/2005 Get metal or plastic coverings for wall edges. Protecting the walls can save you your deposit if you are a tenant.

on 11/22/2005 Take the cabinet under your sink out, so you can easily roll up to wash dishes, chop your vegetables, etc.

Ask a carpenter to make drawers where all your lower cabinets are. A mirror mounted over the stove will let you see what's cooking.

on 11/22/2005 a two car garage is needed for a van with a side lift.

on 11/22/2005 Give yourself a lift with an inexpensive transfer pole to pull yourself up from a wheelchair and transfer to a sofa, chair, toilet etc., and to reverse the procedure. Locate several throughout the
house. www.polemate.bigstep.com