For wheelchair access, we had two hallways and six doors widened so wheelchair can fit easily through to main living areas, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Hallways were widened four inches.
Before and after of Hallway 1:
Before and after of Hallway 2 (thermostat was lowered):
Much better path and it makes the house look a lot bigger from all angles.
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Reblogged this on Optimal Performance Consultants Blog and commented:
Always remember readers that these designs; when they truly use the 7 Principals of Universal Design that this leads to ease of use and access on the part of able bodied people as well as those with mobility and other related disabilities. The Ergonomic and Human Factors team at OPC Inc