[QUAD-L] home accessibility

[TheOmen723]

hey jessica 1)i have a tall wheelchair so i don't like going places where i have to sit under tables because most of the time i won't fit.  2)not sure how my life would be different. maybe less physical stress.  as far as my home, automatic sliding doors like they have at many stores, intead of swinging doors would be nice. i have a bad habit of running into tables and other furniture.  it would be nice if i could push a button and it would all fold up into the wall.  also everything in the kitchen should allow for a wheelchair user to roll under it (stove, sink, counter top).  finally there should be one touch screen digital remote to control everything from the tv to the toilet. 3)all day 4)we turned our garage into my room with a roll-in-shower and although i have a lot of space, i still have to reach for a lot of stuff. (i have a bad back) 5)make all inventions upgradable.  because there's nothing worse than needing something for your model of whatever and not being able to get it because it's not compatable.   luke       From: Jessica Ann Gordon <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 01/02/05 12:44:45 To: Quad List <mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility   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