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palminnie1
04-12-2010, 09:08 PM
hi again, most know by now that i am disabled as is the twino.
we are planning to live together but want to start looking at ideas for wheelchair user interiors for our home. we hope to actually have two small apartments in same home, we have seen one recently, but bit expensive.
but we want to stay pos and love interior design at best of time.
any videos, sites etc any person here seen or how the flip do i find, tried googling a bit, so far no go.
xp

intransit
06-12-2010, 03:35 PM
A few sites to get you started.
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ehow.com%2Fhow_2071692_make-house-handicap-accessible.html&ei=qwH9TOL4Ksy0hAeYwL2jCw&usg=AFQjCNFnUHag1_nMuVcqAIgxuVjFj3FcTA

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CDoQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.associatedcontent.com%2Farticle%2F48898%2Finexpensive_ways_to_make_your_house.html&ei=qwH9TOL4Ksy0hAeYwL2jCw&usg=AFQjCNFoIqHui0x7N7Uw8J1qDTptluW7OQ

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CEEQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wheelchairnet.org%2FWCN_Living%2Fhomemod.html&ei=qwH9TOL4Ksy0hAeYwL2jCw&usg=AFQjCNETiclbO2dv65c0ZppNq3980_gPcA

Grants are available to help you convert the house.Up to 30.000 euro is available to cover cost of 95% of the work, its means tested but worth checking out this site.
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CDgQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ddai.ie%2Fgeneral-information%2F&ei=gwP9TKnXFJGKhQf5vbDuCg&usg=AFQjCNG_kSs8blhtJiRd6nfFks-xfmVdxg

palminnie1
06-12-2010, 03:50 PM
thank you for going to this trouble. it will be hugely helpful.
my twino and i are struggling now very badly, but looking through this will help me stay strong.
i am not well today so this is so lovely to keep my enthusiasm up!
xxann

intransit
06-12-2010, 05:15 PM
Glad to help, there is loads of info on the net, check out citizens advice as well, your local TD might be able to do something for you also.

palminnie1
06-03-2011, 08:51 PM
yes i have seen a lot now that is very good now. i wonder anyone seen a visual of a kitchen for a disabled person?
that would be very informative indeed.
thanks everyone
p