Wheelchair Accessible Sinks Make Taking Care Of Personal Needs Simpler!

25th January, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Have you ever tried to sit down at a sink while washing your hands or observed a little kid struggle to reach faucets that are just outside of their grasp? It’s a frustrating feeling for anyone, and can be a lot more so for those who are confined to wheelchairs. Not only can’t they get to the soap dispensers and handles to operate the water, but a lot of times there isn’t sufficient space around a sink to allow them to manuever their wheelchairs into. Wheelchair accessible sinks offer these people the ability to manage their own needs, more independence, as well as better self esteem. Continue reading Read More

What Are The Guidelines For Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Stalls In Public Places?

23rd December, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Most people have been in public restrooms where we’ve seen oversized stalls designed for individuals in wheelchairs. In the United States, new construction must have amenities that can be accessed by the handicapped. As a result specific extra standards have to be used in order to give the safest setting for someone who is disabled. Moreover, a wheelchair accessible toilet stall should be of a size that makes it possible for someone using a wheelchair and perhaps a caregiver to easily use the facilities. Clearly, this is only fair practice. Continue reading Read More