5 Types of Essential Modification of house for disabled

Unfortunately, people met with accidents and fell in disability for whole life the same house they have decorated with desires is no longer accessible. It is a life’s disaster when your place becomes stranger for you, and you may need a new place with support and assistance. Because sometimes your home fails to facilitate you in such condition so consult Specialist Disability Accommodation Melbourne to modify your property. They will make it safe and secure for you and help you with lower mobility, diminished vision, or balance problems.There are four types of modifications that are required for the existed house.

Whole-Home Modifications

People with physical disability need their whole house to modify to make it a safe place for them, such as;

-Put stair treads to avoid falls and add non-slip pads or strips on rugs.

-Connect the telephone near your bed in your reach along with some sofa or chair, it would be best if every room has a connection or consider wireless one.

-If someone fails to see clearly, then the house should have improved lighting with large windows.

-There must be audio and visual smoke detectors installed.

If you face difficulty climbing stairs, install handrails on both sides or consider installing a chair lift or elevator.

-Bedroom should have direct access to an emergency exit available.

-Get rid of the low-profile flooring, including tile, hardwood floor, or thinly padded carpeting.

-Flooring of the ground level should be even.

-Add lights to the dark areas and install a vertical pole next to the chair or sofa for assistance standing.

Bathroom Modifications

The bathroom is a major place to get access to it if you are dealing with a disability so install grab bars on walls that can help you individually use it. So as the shower seats and non-skid strips will also help with the installation of grab bars.

-You can install a hand-held shower head with an adjustable height and a seat to shower for a safe place to sit.

-Modify and adjust the bathroom mirrors for sitting and standing view.

-It would be best to have direct access to the bathroom to be attached tothe bedroom.

-Install portable seat or elevate toilet height with an under-seat riser.

Kitchen Modifications

The kitchen should be bright with additional lights to avoid accidents and add a sturdy stool withholding rail to access reach items. There should be a smoke detector in the kitchen with a fire extinguisher to prevent fire damage.

Bedroom Modifications

If your bedroom was on the first floor, it’s better to shift it to the ground floor or the lesser level or install are in forced ceiling to accommodate lifting mechanisms. You can replace the door handles and knobs with the lever handles so they can be easily open.

Exterior Modifications

Outside the house,there should be ramps installed instead of stair steps for people facing difficulty climbing over from the entrance gate. Add a little space on the front door where you can keep the packages to open the door. Install doorbells for blinds and flashlights for the deaf.

Conclusion

Disability Housing Investment Melbourne is good at accessing and support for people with any disability.

Published by Empowered Liveability

Empowered Liveability is one of the first companies in Australia to provide Specialist Disability Accommodation in Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane that are compliant with the current NDIS regulations. Empowered Liveability offer luxurious brand new homes for people with disability to live in at little to no charge. These houses are designed for both High Physical Support needs and Improved Liveability with a separate room for a support workers. To get more details, you can contact us at 1300 974 912, send us an E-mail: admin@empoweredliveability.com.au, or visit our office at 567 High Street, Preston VIC, 3072.

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