![]() ![]() It’s important to note that all grab bars require reinforced backing for support. For this situation, we used a fold-down grab bar which was attached to the wall behind the toilet. It also made it easier for people not in a wheelchair to get on and off the toilet.Īlthough moving the toilet created much more room to move in and out of the bathroom, it eliminated a sidewall to attach a grab bar. We added a “ Toilevator” below the toilet which raised it 3.5 inches and made it level with the wheelchair for easy sideways transfers. In fact, the entire wall became a sliding door which made the bathroom larger, almost like an extension of the bedroom.Īfter – with a raised toilet and stand-up handicap shower to accommodate a wheelchair user We then replaced the doorway and adjacent wall with a pocket door making one large doorway opening. ![]() By moving the toilet to this new position, it provided the space to create a bigger doorway opening. We removed the sink and reversed the plumbing for use with the toilet. Because the toilet was so close to the doorway, it didn’t offer the space needed to widen it enough for the wheelchair to pass through. ![]() This saved some time and money which allowed us to add other elements. If a bathroom is small to begin with, a little creative redesign can make it not only more accessible, but safer and more practical for everybody.įor this job we used some of the existing plumbing instead of starting from scratch. The doorway was too narrow to allow a wheelchair through, it had a very small stand-up style shower making it unusable, the sink vanity would not accommodate a wheelchair, the toilet was too low and there was not enough room to turn the wheelchair around to exit the bathroom. From Small Bathroom Layout to ADA Bathroom Layout The client for this project was a 73-year old male stroke victim and above-the-knee amputee who uses a wheelchair. Recently, Accessible Design & Construction redesigned a very small bathroom to make it a completely handicap wheelchair accessible bathroom. Thank you thank you for this new start in life.Making a bathroom safe and handicap wheelchair accessible is an important first step when beginning an accessible home modification. We feel the excitement of waking up in a new home, a new beginning, thank you I’ll miss Jordan a bit he almost seemed like family. I could praise your work all day! Jordan and all the workers were wonderful people to work with. They are excited that i can finally sit out there and be with them. The ramp turns around over my grandchildren’s backyard play area. I’m looking forward to using the ramp to come and go, but also as an aid for exercising. With the new ramp you’ve built, my house arrest is over!. The grab bars all seem to be in just the right places making me feel very secure maneuvering around in there. It is no longer an hour struggle for a ten-minute shower! My wife is thrilled that I no longer find an excuse to avoid taking one. We never thought this renovation would ever happen…and certainly not one as remarkable as what you created for us. I just wanted to send the two of you an enormous THANK YOU for the remarkable renovation work Wood Wise/Accessible Solutions accomplished for us! We can’t stop standing outside the new bathroom and staring in with delighted disbelief. My grandchildren are excited I can finally sit out in their backyard play area…ĭear Debbie and Jim. ![]()
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