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Design for Disabled & Elderly Environments

Design for Disabled & Elderly Environments. Making Homes More Comfortable and Accessible. Entrances Part 1 of 10. Contents. Lighting Package Shelves Entrance Doors Changes to Meet Temporary or Individual Needs Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances.

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Design for Disabled & Elderly Environments

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  1. Design for Disabled & Elderly Environments Making Homes More Comfortable and Accessible Entrances Part 1 of 10

  2. Contents • Lighting • Package Shelves • Entrance Doors • Changes to Meet Temporary or Individual Needs • Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances • Common Entrance Problems • Remodeled Entrances • Porch Landings • Steps/Stairs • Drop-Offs • Signage • Doorbells • Intercom Call Boxes

  3. Common Barriers • Number Signs • Doorbell • Security “Peep” Hole • Knob Handles • Doors • -Heavy • -Narrow • Steps • -Handrail • -Nosing • Lighting • Drop-off Area

  4. Remodeled Entrances • Lighting • Lever handle • Doorbell • Second “Peep” Hole • Package Shelf

  5. Remodeled Entrances • Auxiliary Handle • Kick Plate • Porch & Walkway • House Number • Abrasive Stripes • Handrail • Planters

  6. Porch Landing • Porch Size • Raise Porch Level • Surface slope away from the building • Adding weather stripping • Caulking at all exposed joints.

  7. Steps & Stairs Tread & Nosing Design • Step/Stair Repair and Replacement • Stair Railing Replacement

  8. Drop-Offs • Edge Protection

  9. Signage Easy-to-Read Signage • Type • Characters • Background • Signage at Multiple Entrances • Mounting Height • and Location

  10. Doorbell & Intercom Call Box Features of Easy-to-Use Intercom Call Box • Activation Button • Characteristics • Type • Characteristics

  11. Lighting • Focused Lighting at Lock-set • Changes in Vision

  12. Package Shelves • Attached Shelf • “Half” Wall Shelf • Railing Shelf

  13. Entrance Doors • Doorway clearance • Maneuverability • Weight

  14. Additional Changes to MeetTemporary or Individual Needs • Knocker Light • Doorbell Connected to Flashing Light

  15. Additional Changes to MeetTemporary or Individual Needs • Wireless doorbell • Intercom with Video Display • Combination of Raised Platform & Temporary Ramp

  16. Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances • Lifts • Wood Bevels • Abrasive strips • Earth Cut and Fill • Package shelf

  17. Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances Ramps • Maneuvering Space • Difficulties with long Ramps Earth Berm and Bridges • Temporary Wood platform

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