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Tag Archives: handicapped
Accessibility Recommendations When Building
This is the basic list I started with for our remodel. I copied and pasted it from a website, but didn’t record the internet address so cannot reference it. It’s a good starting point for any project. ACCESSIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN BUILDING … Continue reading
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Tagged access, accessibility, accessible, building, handicapped, house, remodel, remodelling
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Traveling With Accessories
We spent a week away visiting family. I didn’t plan very well for packing; but really, who wants to spend the short hours of life thinking about such things? It would have been wise to make a carefully thought-out list … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, Travels
Tagged access, accessibility, assistive devices, handicapped, mobility, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, packing, trave, traveling, trip
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Remodel – Tax Deductions
Using tax deductions from the cost of your remodel requires good planning and record keeping. During our planning stage, I found a list of accessibility changes which are tax deductible. The full publication can be found at: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf The list included the … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, deduction, deductions, handicapped, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodelling, tax, taxes, universal design. MS
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Remodel Recap
One of the reasons this blog was started was to share my experience in remodeling for accessibility. Because they were some of my first posts, they are now rather buried. In an attempt to resurrect them, I am posting a general … Continue reading
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Tagged access, accessibility, accessible, handicapped, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodelling, universal design
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REMODEL – Floor Transitions
This shows the where the two kinds of flooring meet. Contractor used schluter board when laying tile, but carpet installer said there are different kinds and the wrong kind was used. Looks nice, but could be smoother. From foyer to … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, floor, flooring, handicapped, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, universal design
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REMODEL – Outside View
Not much different from the front, but the right side and the back are very different. Before and after of right side: Before and after of back: Want to see what used to be there? We have an inside dog … Continue reading
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Tagged access, accessibility, accessible, bathroom, handicapped, master, remodel, remodeling, universal design, workshop
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REMODEL – Master Bath
The old master bath was long and narrow, which didn’t leave room for even my small scooter to move much. Adding a new roomy master bath onto the side of the house was a much better use of space and allows … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, advice, bath, bathroom, handicapped, master bath, master bathroom, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, shower, universal design, walk-in
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Sidewalk and Deck
Two years before our major remodel, we had a sidewalk put in and expanded the deck. This provided access to the walk-out basement. The yard has a small retaining wall that had to be considered when putting in the sidewalk, … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, advice, deck, extension, gate, handicapped, house, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, sidewalk, universal design, wheelchair
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REMODEL – Master Bedroom and Closet
Before – this is the wall where the entrance to the old bath was. During: After: On the opposite wall, see where that door is in the picture below? That used to be where a window was, the very window … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, bedroom, closet, custom, handicapped, house, master bedroom, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remodel, remodeling, shelving, universal design, wall, wheelchair, window
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REMODEL – Living Room and Two Bedrooms
Take another look at the before and after floor plan, paying attention to bedroom closets. Sure seems like they were an afterthought to the original plan or maybe some desired floorplan was altered. Who knows? Before and after pictures of … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, accessible, bathroom, bedroom, closet, closets, handicapped, living room, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, remdeling, remodel, universal design, wheelchair
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