I am having a group of people at my home for an upcoming event. One of my guests is in a wheelchair. It makes me take note of my door openings to the bathrooms and entrances/exits. I have some openings that are 27 inches. I dont even know if that is wide enough. I'm sure it is not expected of me to accomodate and it might even not be appropriate. Any advice?
2007-05-30 07:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by mattycorn 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A yard stick. all opening should be three feet wide for wheelchair acccess. However, you don't really need to go sawing out walls. Make sure there are clear and visable 3 foot paths in all the areas of your home, and inform your guest before they arrive that the doorways to the bathrooms are somewhat small. They can make arrangement like bringing a cane or walker - or a friend to assist them should they need it.
2007-05-30 07:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing is, for the person in the wheelchair to be able to enter your home.
Hire, or have someone fabricate a ramp to enable access.
Once they are indoors you will probably find that they can,
with help, manage most things.
This is usually true if they have not flagged up, anything specific.
Final word of advice, provide access, then relax and treat them like any other visitor.
2007-05-30 15:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by macdelanoche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Unclutter routes around your house. Move furniture
back a bit to create spaces between bits .Your friend will be used to coping with houses that are not as wheelchair friendly as his/her own. I thing though. Is access to your front door OK, or will u need to provide a ramp? I assume you have a ground floor bathroom, or that your friend could cope with the necessity for stairs? We have a wheelchair user friend who goes upstairs on her hands and knees. Hope this helps.
2007-05-30 14:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to help a person in a wheel chair is to pull up any rugs that may become an obstacle, make sure there is enough room to maneuver around.
If you are having a meal make sure they are sitting near the end. Does this person have an aide who will be with them, be sure to cater for that person also, (a place to sit near by,)
If you suspect the person will remain in their chair during your event, make a space for them to sit, open a place up that is not in the walk path of others, but in close enough distance to be with the conversing group.
.Hope this helps,
2007-05-30 14:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by silly_me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should speak to the individual beforehand to find out any special accommodations they may need.
2007-05-30 15:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by luckyduck2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-05 03:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋