Transcript Step Lift for Entry Into Home - Northwest Regional Spinal

Home Modifications and
Accessibility
Pam Stockman
Occupational Therapist
University of Washington Medical
Center
Tonight’s Objectives
• The American’s with Disabilities Act and
how it applies
• The principles of Universal Design and its
application in your life
• Home accessibility needs post rehab
• Long-term home accessibility ideas
ADA
“Barriers to employment, transportation,
public accommodations, public services,
and telecommunications have imposed
staggering economic and social costs on
American society and have undermined
our well-intentioned efforts to educate,
rehabilitate, and employ individuals with
disabilities.”
ADA
“By breaking down these barriers, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will
enable society to benefit from the skills
and talents of individuals with disabilities,
will allow us all to gain from their increased
purchasing power and ability to use it, and
will lead to fuller, more productive lives for
all Americans.”
ADA
“The Americans with Disabilities Act gives
civil rights protections to individuals with
disabilities similar to those provided to
individuals on the basis of race, color, sex,
national origin, age, and religion. It
guarantees equal opportunity for
individuals with disabilities in…
ADA
public accommodations, employment,
transportation, State and local government
services, and telecommunications. Fair,
swift and effective enforcement of this
landmark civil rights legislation is a high
priority of the Federal Government.”
Universal Design
• Ronald L. Mace: architect
• Founder of the Center for Universal
Design at North Carolina State University
• www.design.ncsu.edu
Principle One:
Equitable Use
The design is useful and marketable to
people with diverse abilities
Principle Two:
Flexibility of Use
The design accommodates a wide range
of individual preferences and abilities
Principle Three:
Simple and Intuitive Use
Use of the design is easy to understand,
regardless of the user’s experience,
knowledge, language skills, or current
concentration level
Principle Four:
Perceptible Information
The design communicates necessary
information effectively to the user,
regardless of ambient conditions or the
user’s sensory abilities
Principle Five:
Tolerance for Error
The design minimizes hazards and the
adverse consequences of accidental or
unintended actions
Principle Six:
Low Physical Effort
The design can be used efficiently and
comfortably and with minimum fatigue
Principle Seven:
Size and Space for Approach and
Use
Appropriate size and space is provided for
approach, reach, manipulation, and use
regardless of user’s body size, posture or
mobility
Rehab Needs for Safe Discharge
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Accessible entry
Basic bathroom modifications
Bed & mattress recommendations
Appropriate Equipment