How to make a mobile home wheelchair accessible

How to make a mobile home wheelchair accessible

According to an AARP poll, in 2019, nearly 6.7 million people lived in manufactured homes, also commonly referred to as mobile homes. Of the 6.7 million people, 48.9% of the homeowners are 55 years old or older.

Often, when people reach retirement age, it is time to downsize, which makes living in a manufactured home a good option. However, with age also comes health ailments, which can eventually lead to the necessity of a wheelchair. In a study published by the Journal of Aging Research, there are 1 million wheelchair users that fall into the 65 year old and older category.

How do you make a mobile home wheelchair accessible? Several things will need to be done to make a mobile home wheelchair accessible if it was not originally built to accommodate a wheelchair.

Wider doorways – at least 36 inches
A bathroom that can easily fit a wheelchair
A walk-in shower
Handrails to support the weight of the person in the wheelchair
Special countertops that can accommodate a person in a wheelchair
A ramp for ease of entering and exiting the home
Specific flooring that will allow the wheelchair to move
As you can see, many things go into making a home wheelchair accessible. When looking at a manufactured home, it may take more construction know-how to perform certain renovations. The last thing you want to do is jeopardize the integrity of the structure.

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