I just found out today that a handicapped person will be buying the garden level condo we are renovating, but I can’t find any concise information on building a handicapped friendly place. There are reams of information from the government, but nothing simple, just tons of sifting through bureacrap. Does anyone know of a website that can simplify this? We’re not going full bore ADA compliant on every little thing, but the basics would be great, thanks for any help in advance.
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http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg3a.html#Anchor-Appendix-52467
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm
http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/ada.html
Check with the individual buying the condo for their input. We have had hc clients that needed doors and other things done contrary to federal guidelines. They know what will work the best for them with their particular disabilty.
There's a bit of a holy grail <g>
This is why ADA consultants make the money they do.
There's some "issues" in "full" versus "not full" compliance. Any decision to not fully comply needs to be backed up in writing with some really good reasons why. There's cases where the individual the changes are being made for can be over-ruled by the AHJ--whether that individual wants the changes or not.
It's tricky.
I've looked and looked and not found what you want -- info for upgrading an existing home/apartment to be more "handicapped friendly". Everything you find points you at the ADA docs, one way or another, and that's both incomprehensible and excessive.
Try googling on Universal Design.
Architecual Grafic Standards will ave all the information you'll need...
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Architecual Grafic Standards will ave all the information you'll need
Sure, for $385 at Barnes & Noble (nigh unto $500 for the CD).
ANd, then, it's down to definitions. There used to be some fairly clear stuff labled "Barrier Free," from the good old days. Haven't search for any recently, though.
Just got through with a renovation project at a power plant--they were rather surprised how much ADA they had to comply with.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
try the library...
I have my own copy of AGS... (5th and 10th editions)
others must...
BTW tops out at 640$$$
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
"Handicapped" is a large class. It is most important to speak to the client and find out what the particular needs are. If it's confinement to a wheelchair that's one thing, but difficulty using the hands is another, vision problems is another, and so forth. Does the client prefer shower or tub? Carpet or hard flooring? Window coverings? Powered windows? And so forth.
Taunton's book on the subject is excellent. I have a copy and found it quite useful.
http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/070174.asp
Take a look at this site, there's some info and publications available. Then contact them, they're a good group of folks, that used to be forthcoming with info long before it was cool to do it.
http://www.unitedspinal.org/
formerly the eastern paralyzed veterans assoc.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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