Design for Disabled & Elderly Environments Making Homes More Comfortable and Accessible Entrances Part 1 of 10

Contents Common Entrance Problems Remodeled Entrances Porch Landings Steps/Stairs Drop-Offs Signage Doorbells Intercom Call Boxes Lighting Package Shelves Entrance Doors Changes to Meet Temporary or Individual Needs Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances

Common Barriers Number Signs Doorbell Security “Peep” Hole Knob Handles Doors -Heavy -Narrow Steps -Handrail -Nosing Lighting Drop-off Area

Remodeled Entrances Lighting Lever handle Doorbell Second “Peep” Hole Package Shelf

Remodeled Entrances Auxiliary Handle Kick Plate Porch & Walkway House Number Abrasive Stripes Handrail Planters

Porch Landing Porch Size Raise Porch Level Surface slope away from the building Adding weather stripping Caulking at all exposed joints.

Steps & Stairs Tread & Nosing Design Step/Stair Repair and Replacement Stair Railing Replacement

Drop-Offs Edge Protection

Signage Easy-to-Read Signage Type –Characters –Background Signage at Multiple Entrances Mounting Height and Location

Doorbell & Intercom Call Box Features of Easy-to-Use Intercom Call Box Activation Button –Characteristics Type –Characteristics

Lighting Focused Lighting at Lock-set Changes in Vision

Package Shelves Attached Shelf “Half” Wall Shelf Railing Shelf

Entrance Doors Doorway clearance Maneuverability Weight

Additional Changes to Meet Temporary or Individual Needs Knocker Light Doorbell Connected to Flashing Light

Additional Changes to Meet Temporary or Individual Needs Wireless doorbell Intercom with Video Display Combination of Raised Platform & Temporary Ramp

Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances Lifts Wood Bevels Abrasive strips Earth Cut and Fill Package shelf

Replacing or Installing Entire Entrances Ramps Maneuvering Space Difficulties with long Ramps Earth Berm and Bridges Temporary Wood platform