Guest Blogger #658, Entry #1568, September 6, 2012 Very few homes are designed to cater to individuals with physical disabilities. Many have architectural challenges such as stairs, narrow halls and doorways, and other obstacles that make it difficult for individuals confined to wheelchairs to maneuver. And yet, those who must live with handicaps need a…
Guest Blogger #639, Entry #1517, August 26, 2012 You may not ever think about it, but one day it may be necessary for you to make your home accessible for a loved one or even yourself. Today, my guest blogger gives tips on how to design your home for the disabled. Whether you instal handicap…
Entry #1107, April 19, 2012 Now that spring is here the need for setting up your outdoor home in undeniably on everyone’s minds. Designing your patio and outdoor home can be a challenge for those with special needs. Last year, my guest blogger Wendy Martin Turley had an excellent article on designing your outdoor home…
Guest Blog #48, Entry #447, March 14, 2011 When we create outdoor spaces, from our porches and decks, to the stepping stone garden that meanders around our house, do we ever think about is this area accessible for all? Outdoor spaces especially have the characteristics of being uneven, narrow, and often times unaccessible for those…