Next, Señor Guillermo proceeded to create the lavatories. We went with a slightly more spacious bathroom than most allowing for easy mobility and accessibility for wheelchairs and scooters. Along the toilets and wall we have handrails that are up to code at 36” above the ground which can be used for stability as well as for assitance in and out of wheelchairs, scooters or any other equipment. The easiest portion for Señor Guillermo was working on the bedrooms, which were closest to your typical bedroom. The only modifications we made were no carpets or rugs because we felt it is more difficult for wheelchairs to maneuver on rugs than it is on hardwood floors. Which is how the entire home is done, not solely the bedrooms. In addition to hardwood floors the bedrooms are also spacious for maneuverability as well much like the lavatories. The living and dining room combo was completed by Monsieur Luc who decided to work with a more open floor plan due to his taste as well as practicality. The kitchen is your average kitchen with slightly lower counter tops for easy reachability. There are many cabinets that can …show more content…
These specifications come from the ADA Standards which ensures access to the built environment for people with disabilities. In the case of this home, we have built in certain appliances that abide by the ADA Standards for a residential facility. On the Interior of the house, we have built in specific appliances for the bathroom, as well as other rooms to accommodate the owner to their needs. In the bathroom, we created more space for easy mobility and accessibility for wheelchair owners. We have placed in handrails alongside the toilets that follow ADA Specifications of 36” above the ground to allow owners to maneuver with ease and ensure stability. Along with specific appliances in the bathroom, we have ensured that the entire house had an open floor plan as well as it was finished in hardwood to exclude any trouble maneuvering for a wheelchair. The kitchen and laundry room were built specifically for the owners. All cabinets and appliances are within reach to the owner 's liking while also following the ADA Standards. In the laundry room, we placed in front loading washer and dryer to accommodate the owner 's needs as well as placed cabinets and shelves in reach for the owner. The interior is equipped with everything needed and adjusted to the owner 's liking as well as the exterior. The exterior of the house is fully leveled throughout the entire property. We Have ensured that the