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Bathroom
Counter Adaptations
| Challenge: |
The existing modified townhouse for wheelchair access
was retrofitted with counter tops in the bathroom with open access
below, yet due to Ron’s height from knee to floor he would have
to lift his legs off of the bottom foot
rest to gain access. This was done from both his morning
care in a commode chair and during the day from his wheelchair.
Again during the day, if no shoes where on
there was limited access and often rubbed on the top of knees causing sores on his skin. |
| Solution: |
The face plates of the counter which prevented access
under the bathroom sink was arched out. Due to the electrical
outlet on the right side it could not be centered, yet enough room
to gain access under the sink and hang
the hair dryer on the left side where compensated for.
The exposed cut under side was painted with white
paint to seal the wood.
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