Adapting Kitchen Cabinets for Wheelchair Accessibility
Some families have members who are confined to wheelchairs. It is important to adapt many areas of the home for them to have ease of accessibility. The kitchen is one of the more important rooms in the home that should easily accommodate those in a wheelchair. Being able to access items in your kitchen cabinets will provide them with a better level of independence.
The Right Height for Your Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen cabinets should have a bottom opening that is tall enough for the wheelchair’s wheels to roll under. You should also consider removing one of the lower cabinets to allow the wheelchair to roll underneath for easy access to the kitchen countertop.
Lower the upper cabinets so items can be placed on the lower shelves within reach from a sitting position. You can also reference ADA guidelines for help in determining appropriate cabinet heights and depths. Makin your kitchen cabinets accessible for those in a wheelchair will allow them a greater level of independence in the kitchen.
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