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Bathing Changes from Pediatric to Adolescent to Adult - By Judith Seidmeyer

Judith Seidmeyer, R.Ph., President

Care Giver Support Products, LLC



Bathing Changes from Pediatric to Adolescent to Adult

Kathryn was a 16 year old high quad, and weighed 130 pounds. Her dad had…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on April 9, 2012 at 8:44am — No Comments

Barrier Free Showering by Phlexicare - Total Wetroom Solutions

 

ReliAble - Phlexicare Total Wetroom Solutions

 

The Premier shower deck by Phlexicare is the perfect solution for level access showering. The floor former can be installed in an existing concrete or timber floor. It has been designed with the waste outlet located to avoid joists in most circumstances.

Premier…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on April 2, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

How to Get a High Ranking on Google. Optimize the Experience, Not the Web.

Charles Editor - Chief Editor

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Added by Charles Editor on March 27, 2012 at 8:46am — No Comments

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SafetyBunns, Non-Slip Pants is competing in Walmart's Get On The Shelf contest! You are allowed to vote daily, now through April 3rd.

Added by Barb Przybylowicz on March 26, 2012 at 10:19am — No Comments

Undestanding the Rapid Drain System in Walkin Tubs & Handicapped Bathtubs

Is there a need for a rapid drain system and are they worth the extra expense when purchasing a walk in tub?

As a dealer representing several different manufacturers of walkin bathtubs and handicapped bathtubs who offers a range of walk in bathtub prices I am frequently asked about the cost and…

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Added by Marc Mendelsohn on March 21, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Stair Lifts and the Options in My Home:

As we age and become less mobile, sustain a disability or develop an illness the access into and around our homes may become a concern not previously considered. Stairs not an issue in the past can become a substantial obstacle and even dangerous. If you are an adult child of aging parents the possibility of injury to a parent as they “age in place” may become an immediate concern.

Finding a home without any stairs is not easy and moving to another home might not be a possibility. As…

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Added by Marc Mendelsohn on March 17, 2012 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Costs for Adapting a Home for Senior Living, Disabilities or an Illness.

As one ages and becomes frailer, sustains a disability or develops a catastrophic illness the consideration falls to their care either by loved ones or caregivers.



Statistics show that most people would do almost anything reasonable to avoid moving from the comfort of their home yet in many cases their homes are not adapted to accommodate their current and changing needs. The question arises as to what is necessary and the associated costs to make the modifications to enable an…

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Added by Marc Mendelsohn on March 17, 2012 at 11:24am — No Comments

Onward Elevator - New Design Introduced at the National Home Show In Toronto, March 16th - 25th "Celebrating 60 years!"







New this year, the National Home Show & Canada Blooms bring you the largest North American display of innovative products & new ideas for all things home & garden with…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on March 16, 2012 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

A+ Contractor Training - Program Highlights

A+ Contractor Training Program



Launched February 29th 2012 - A successful event…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on March 1, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

A+ Contractor Training - Building Opportunies with Knowledge

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on January 26, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

Become an Expert Contributor on Barrier Free Living!





Become an Expert Contributor on Barrier Free Living!

BarrierFreeLiving.ca is a one-of-a-kind socially interactive website for professionals. We…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on December 18, 2011 at 11:08pm — No Comments

Polio and Blindness did not impede these climbers!

October 27, 2010 was the 6th annual Accessibility Awareness Exercise at the AIA in Dallas, Tx where architects use a wheel chair for one entire day. The idea is that they should "walk in their clients shoes" (pun intended). Architects are trained to design for the disabled, and make their buildings accessible and Universal, but until they sit in the chair for one day, they probably won't understand fully the impact those pesky circles and knee spaces that they put on their drawings have on the… Continue

Added by Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS on October 28, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Built Environment – Will it work

I was born with Spina Bifida, which is a disability that affects you neurologically and in muscle growth. It is not life threatening, it is a life changer. I have not let this disability affect how I live my life. In 2007 I started my own company to help both people with disabilities and the elderly. The company is called A-Motion: Accessible Lifestyle Solutions. Although it has been a difficult journey, I have learned a lot and enjoy what I do. I look forwarded to going to work. Unfortunately… Continue

Added by Mark Cinelli on September 21, 2010 at 8:24am — 1 Comment

The new ADA has been published in the Federal Register

The final regulations implementing changes to Title II and III Regulations was published today, September 15, 2010 in the Federal Register.



The revised regulations amend the Department's Title II regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 35, and the Title III regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 36.



Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-by-section analysis of the rule and responses to public comments on the proposed rule.

Appendix B to the Title III regulation discusses major… Continue

Added by Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS on September 16, 2010 at 1:09pm — 2 Comments

How can my bathroom be safer and more user friendly?

The easiest is by installing grab bars and non skid products on the bathtub. An accessible bathtub with a door, that allows the bather to enter and exit the bathtub safely is the best solution. There are walk in bathtubs with seats inside for the bather to sit on or a more traditional looking bathtub with a door and a fold down seat at the back. The So-Lo is being installed in many of the new independent living condos and apartments as it is made from acrylic and is a great looking tub and… Continue

Added by Barbara Hardy on September 13, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Ontario is one step closer to creating accessibility for all!

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - "Built Environment" final draft is released.…

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Added by Ronny Wiskin on September 12, 2010 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Accessible Built Environment Standard… Continue

Added by Ronny Wiskin on September 6, 2010 at 11:09am — No Comments

Ten Tips for Accessibility Design

Below are ten tips that I've given to my clients to assist them in desiging for accessibility.



1. CODE RESEARCH

Before you begin your design, make sure you are aware which code you are required to… Continue

Added by Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS on September 5, 2010 at 4:32pm — 3 Comments

Do Walk in Bathtubs Have Design Flaws?

Not all walk-in bathtubs are created equal. Without realizing it many walk in bathtub manufacturers have created their products with design flaws. Purchasers need to be aware of those design flaws.





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Added by Pat Krushen on August 24, 2010 at 12:24pm — No Comments

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