Clear knee space (minimum 29” high) under sink, counters, and cook tops. May be open knee space or achieved by means of removable base cabinets or fold-back or self-storing doors.
Stretches of continuous countertops particularly between refrigerator, sink, and stove top.
Accessible switches for disposal and range/cook top exhaust fan and light.
Exit: direct route for emergency egress, particularly from the kitchen
Ventilation in all rooms
Switches and sockets: easy to reach, identify and use
Door handles, taps & other faucets easy to use
Window catches: easy to use and low enough
Adaptability to accommodate further disability
Regard for the individuals ergonomic/functional requirements
These features are actually applicable to good design in general and to the needs of the whole population. They will not, however, allow for the accommodation of specific groups of disabled people. Therefore housing must be more than universal it must be inclusive as well.
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