Table of Contents
Knack Universal Design
Contents
Chapter 1 Life Cycles
Life Cycles
Fine Motor Challenges
Visual Challenges
Just Not as Agile
Mobility Challenges
Memory Loss
Chapter 2 Entries and Doorways
Entry Doors
Threshold Ramps
Entry Thresholds
Patio Door Thresholds
Garage-to-House Entry
Flooring Transitions (floor-carpet)
Spread 3 Around the Car
Extra space to get in
Look for level ground
Electronic Garage Door opener
Keypad outside garage door
Spread 4 Exterior Door Hardware
Getting inside (outside hardware)
Getting inside (outside hardware)
Getting out of the house
Getting out of the house: limiting egress
Spread 5 Interior doors: Quick Fixes
Narrow doorways
Folding screen
Levered door handles
Easy locking and unlocking
Spread 6 Remodeling Interior Doorway
Pocket Doors
Pocket door
Widening the doorway
Widening the doorway
Chapter 3 Flooring Treatment
Hard Surfaces
Carpeting
Edge Treatments
Throw Rugs
Patterns
Chapter 4 Kitchen Counter & Sink
Kitchen Counters
Edge Treatments
Sinks
Counter Work Spaces
Wheelchair Modifications for Sinks and Counters
Faucets and Other Sink Attachments
Chapter 5 Kitchen Storage
Pull-out Shelves
Shallow Pantry Shelves
Interior Cabinet Modifications
Drawers
Wheelchair Accessible Storage
Alzheimer’s Safety Adaptations
Chapter 6 Kitchen Appliances
Stove
Wall oven
Built-in Cooktop
Microwave
Refrigerators, Washers and Dryers
Placement of Appliances
Chapter 7 Arthritic Hand Helpers
Door handles
Levered faucets
Soap and Water
I Can Manage Without It But…
Appliances and Built Ins
Vacuums and Brooms
Chapter 8 Bathroom Sink and Toilet
Bathroom Sink Adaptation
Bathroom Faucets
Medicine Cabinet
Toilet
Grab Bars
Emergency Pull Cord
Chapter 9 Tub and Shower
Bathtubs
Tub Fixtures
Transfer Chair and Seat
Shower Stall
Shower Fixtures
Shower Enclosures
Chapter 10 Living and Dining Room
Sofa
Placement of Sofa
Easy Chairs
Tables and Storage Furniture
Lighting
Dining Tables
Chapter 11 Home Office and Den and Dining Room
Bookcases
TV
Desks
Computers
Laptop Tables
Organizing Paperwork
Chapter 12 Bedrooms
Bed height
Size of Bed Wall
Mattresses
Bed Transfer Slings
Emergency Pull-Cord
Light Controls
Chapter 13 Storage and Organizing
Closets
Drawers and shelves
Linens
Collectibles
Photographs
Memorabilia
Chapter 14 Halls and Stairs
Hallways
Chair Rails/Bars
Illuminated Light Switches
Elevators
Stair Lifts
Chapter 15 Color Considerations
The Aging Eye
The Effects of Yellowing
Contrast Colors between Walls and Floors
Edge Treatments
Combining Patterns
Minimizing Linear Elements
Chapter 16 Windows and Window Treatments
Patio Doors
Crank-out Windows
Flip Windows
Window Coverings
Light and Glare
Remote Controls
Chapter 17 Lighting
Skylights
Ambient lighting
Recessed Lights
Task lighting
Motion Sensors on Lights
Switch and Switch Plates
Chapter 18 Other Elements
Thermostat
Smoke Smoke and Gas Detectors
Wearable Emergency Call Buttons
Opener Device
Emergency On-Call Services
Adapted Telephones
Chapter 19 Landscaping and Gardening
Lighting
Surfaces: Softscape vs. Hardscape
Levels & topography
Gardening with Arthritis
Gardening with Limited Mobility
Gardening Alternatives: indoor gardening, container gardening
Chapter 20 Resources
Index
