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

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Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS 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

Mark Cinelli 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

Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS 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

Pat Krushen An interesting article about the origin of walk in bathtubs... by Ron Petrie- Regina Leader Post

http://www.leaderpost.com/idea+walk+tubs+came+from+Saskatchewan/3515634/story.html

Added by Pat Krushen on September 16, 2010 at 10:35am — No Comments

Barbara Hardy 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

Ronny Wiskin 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

Ronny Wiskin Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

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

Marcela Abadi Rhoads,AIA RAS 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

Pat Krushen 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

Ronny Wiskin Meet the most important room - The Bathroom



When designing for accessibility, in accordance with individual functional capabilities, no location in the home is more important than the bathroom. It is often the first or the only room to need modification. The bathroom is the common denominator for all of the members of the family since independent maintenance of personal hygiene is important to every member’s sense of privacy, self- esteem and personal hygiene.



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Added by Ronny Wiskin on August 23, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Ronny Wiskin Building Entrances and Egress - Barrier Free Living

Individuals with disabilities need at least one readily accessible entrance that connects the exterior accessible route and the interior accessible route as a fire safety precaution; it is desirable to also provide an alternative way out. This blog discusses the requirements for both entrances and emergency exits. The discussion of exits also raises points about planning for emergency evacuation and the provision of warning systems.



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Added by Ronny Wiskin on August 23, 2010 at 2:24pm — No Comments

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