ADA Remodeling & Construction Tips
We have worked with many clients to convert homes for handicap compliance. We can help you design the best space for an individual who had physical impairments. We will also help seniors be able to age at home comfortably and safely. The creative design staff at Whole House Doctor can make your needs a reality. The ADA requires that new
construction and alterations to
existing facilities comply with the
ADA Standards for Accessible
Design1 (Standards). ADA
requirements for new construction
and alterations include detailed
provisions for elements, spaces,
and facilities. Successful accessibility
is often measured in inches,
so attention to detail can make the
difference between achieving
access and excluding or injuring
someone. When the ADA’s
minimum Let us work with you |
Whole House Doctor supports the American Disability
Act (ADA) and has extensive experience in designing and converting living spaces for greater accessibility for those with physical disabilities and special needs. 
requirements are
not met, the
results can limit
or exclude a
person with a
disability and
can be dangerous.
For example,
when a curb
ramp extends into an
access aisle at an
accessible parking space,
a person using a wheelchair
may not be able to get out of
the car or van. When the slope
of a sidewalk that is an accessible
route becomes steeper than 1 to 20,
railings and edge protection are
required for safe use. Objects that
project into circulation spaces from
the side or that do not provide at
least 80 inches of head clearance
can be extremely hazardous to
people who are blind or who have
low vision. 
