Jessica,
Two words -flush entry. My house doesn't have stairs coming into it anywhere. All ways into my house have no stairs, front door, garage door, 2 patio doors into the back yard. Even the able bodied will appreciate not having to negotiate stairs when they are elderly. Personally, I think it should be a law for all new home construction. Ramps can be dangerous especially in winter and lifts can fail. I'll write more later. I can even send you my floor plan. Eric. Jessica Ann Gordon wrote:
hi all ---
my dad, an architect, is part of a convention in march where he has been assigned to speak on accessibility issues w/ a focus on design for disabilities. he designed my beautiful new home where i am free to live almost entirely independently. he has asked me to participate in his presentation and has given me free reign. so here is where i need help ---
i'd like to hear from all of you on the following topics. feel free to write as much or as little as you'd like. i'd like for all these architects and engineers to hear first hand from the people they are designing for.
1 -- what are the physical obstacles you deal with every day in your home or in public and how do they affect you?
2 -- how would your life be different if you had a home custom built to work with you and your disability? what would you ask for in that home if money were not an issue?
3 -- how much time do you spend in your home in an average day?
4 -- what modifications did you make to your living situation following your disability/accident?
5 -- is there anything you would like architects, engineers and designers to know from your personal point of view? keep in mind, these are the people who can make or break accessibility for us.
i may be writing again w/ more questions as my part of this project develops. i'm in the beginning phases and not exactly sure where it will lead. thank you ahead of time for your help. please include your name, age, city and state you live in, disability and how long you've lived with this disability. i really think this could be powerful w/ everyone's input.
jessica
