Living with a disability can present itself with challenges, but knowing how to address these to still live your life to the fullest capacity can be essential for your well-being.
Whether you or a loved one is living with a disability, here are four ways you can improve your home to make everyday living less challenging.
Flooring
If you or your loved one makes use of a wheelchair, installing some accessible flooring can make all the difference when navigating around the house.
For example, carpet can be harder to navigate with a wheelchair, so installing high-quality hard flooring can keep your house looking smart with minimal effort. Hard flooring is also easier to keep clean and sanitize, and can often stand the test of time better than carpet.
Hard flooring by companies like Karndean is designed to be waterproof and hardwearing, and it also carries a lifetime residential guarantee. Choose from a wide range of designs and colors to find the perfect shade to suit your home.
Install a Stairlift
If you live in a house with more than a single floor and struggle with a physical disability you might need to invest in a mobility aid to navigate the stairs. Many stairlifts can now be installed to navigate even the most complex staircase, with tracks that can even encircle a spiral staircase!
In the event that you need to remove or replace your stairlift, companies like We Buy Any Stairlift will professionally remove and recycle your stairlift components where possible.
Lighting
Sensor-operated lights are becoming increasingly popular in homes due to their accessibility and energy-saving potential, and you don’t have to worry about dealing with light switches. Light sensors will also turn off lights when you vacate a room, which will enable you to save on your electricity bill in the long run.
You could also opt to use smart switches so that lights can be remotely controlled using an app, or voice command. Systems like Amazon’s Alexa can control your lights from anywhere, and if you use dimmable bulbs, you can also dim your lights from an app on your smartphone or tablet.
Change Door Handles
Door handles can be a sticking point for many with reduced mobility in their hands or arms, so why not replace them? For some, long-levered handles may be easier to navigate, as they allow for greater dexterity in the hands.
For others, handles may be out of the question completely, so you could install all doors in the house with a two-way hinge. This will allow the door to be pushed from both sides and remove the need for grappling with fiddly handles.
Companies like More Handles have a wide range of DDA-compliant handles for every situation, allowing you to have a stylish house to be proud of.
Do you know of any tips for making your home more accessible for disabilities? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!