News and insights on accessible bathrooms for homes and facilities.
A colleague recently came across an insightful blog post titled Flexible Curbs for Accessible Roll-in Showers at the ArchBarrierBlog. The fun part is that the author, Jeromy Murphy – Director of Accessibility & Code Consulting Services at American Construction Investigations, Ltd. – is discussing the Best Bath WaterStopper. In the post, Mr. Murphy considers if [...]
In case you haven’t tuned in yet, the Best Bath Systems YouTube channel is up and running. We have a wide range of videos that cover the full line of safe and accessible showers and walk-in tubs for seniors and those with limited mobility. Watch bathtub and shower installation demonstrations, customer testimonials and informative pieces [...]
I thought I would share an insightful presentation put together by Tubz in Sacramento. It’s a presentation they have given to community groups to inform them on the importance of bathroom safety and accessibility. There’s No Place Like Home: Re-Thinking Everything Bathrooms from the Beginning Before World War II, most homes were built one or [...]
Business owners in Fresno, California have been hit by string of lawsuits that allege handicapped and disabled patrons haven’t been appropriately accommodated under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Complaints range from lack of handicapped parking spaces to sharp objects in bathrooms. While some business owners are feeling like the lawyers are trying to make a [...]
Making a home safe and accessible takes planning. The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence offers an online program for contractors and remodelers to gain an Executive Certificate in Home Modification. Coursework includes developing safety checklists, individualizing home modification projects, funding options, community outreach, and ethical considerations. To learn more and register, click here.
The Canadian Journal on Aging released a study in 2006 titled “Access to Grab Bars: Evidence of a Policy Gap”. In it, researchers focused on access to bathtub grab bars in privately and publicly owned apartment buildings. They found that grab bars are significantly more prevalent in publicly owned apartments (91.3%) as compared to privately [...]
We came across this handy guide on designing a home that is accessible for people of all abilities. Published by the South East Metro Seniors Agenda for Independent Living in St. Paul, MN, it provides excellent recommendations on site planning, step-free entries, flooring and window choices, and features and specifications for the bathroom, kitchen and [...]
In January, the National Council on Disability (NCD) submitted a report to President Obama titled The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective. This comprehensive report provides an overview on and recommendations for, housing needs and options for people with disabilities in the US. Here are a few of the [...]
Architects have been tossing around the idea of universal design for a long time. In both homes and commercial facilities, good design should meet the needs of as many people as possible. This includes those of all ages and abilities – seniors, children and people with physical disabilities. The concept differs from specialized design, which [...]
