Kitchen
Bathroom
Living Rm/Bedrm
General concepts
More 'guess the UD feature'!
100
What is the benefit of this feature?
Kitchen shelves pull out like drawers for easy access. You do not have to bend over and scrounge around for hard-to-reach items.
100
What are the benefits of this UD feature?
Amber LEDs light below grab bars to provide sufficient light for navigating at night, but not too much to startle you from sleep.
100
What is the benefit of this UD feature?
Delineation of transition zones. Horizontal and vertical lighting provides perceptual cues to help older adults orient themselves when awaking from sleep. These particular lights are photosensor and motion controlled.
100
lever door handles, push plates, loop handle pulls on drawers and cabinet doors (no knobs), touch latches, magnetic latches instead of mechanical locks What are the benefits of using these features?
Easy to operate with elbow or knee if hands are full. Requires little or no strength or twisting.
100
What is the UD feature?
Full-length sidelights, windows in doors, and/or windows nearby that allow people using wheelchairs to see who is at the door before opening it.
200
Front-mounted controls. What is the benefit?
Front-mounted controls on all appliances facilitate easy reach. (Example: Stovetop with front-mounted controls eliminates dangerous reaching over hot burners reducing the chance of burns andspills.)
200
Shower 1 Shower 2 Shower 3 Why are these showers examples of UD?
Showers with a smooth entry are easier to get in and out of. In the first example, the floor is angled just enough to prevent water from seeping into the rest of the bathroom.
200
What is the benefit of this type of entranceway?
Doors that are wider than standard. An extra-wide interior hallway and passage doorway ensure safe and easy entry and exit. Easy to maneuver, especially people in wheelchairs.
200
What are benefits on an open plan design like this?
Minimizes hallways and doorways and maximizes sight lines.
200
What is the UD feature?
Under-counter lighting for night time use with enough but not too much light.
300
What is the benefit of this UD feature? What population might this benefit?
Linear fluorescent lights above and below cabinets fill in shadows and increase the impression of brightness while producing a glare-free environment. Under-cabinet lighting illuminates the countertop work surface. Great for people with low-vision.
300
What is the UD feature? (not the showerhead/faucet)
Built in shower seat/bench
300
What are benefits of this type of door?
These sliding "pocket" doors slide into the wall with very little force and minimal arm movements; swinging doors would require more space, be more cumbersome, could potentially swing into other people, etc.
300
Audible and visual alarms for doorbell, baby monitor, smoke detectors, etc. What are the benefits of this feature?
Alarms are noticable even if person is unable to hear because of other noise or hearing loss.
300
What is the purpose of the black hardware in #2?
Black cabinet hardware contrasts sharply with the light-colored wood, making the pull tabs easy to see, even in low light.
400
What is the UD feature in this kitchen? What population might this be helpful for?
A water faucet over the stovetop keeps cooks from having to lug a heavy pot of water from the sink. This can be handy even for those with just a touch of arthritis.
400
Two UD features in this bathroom are?
Sink has a grab bar, plus space underneath so someone in a wheelchair can roll right up.
400
*Adjustable height closet rods and shelves. *Power-operated clothing carousels. *Motorized cabinets that raise and lower. What are the benefits of these features?
More flexible storage space. Accomodates various heights and reaches (e.g., children).
400
*Color contrast between floor surfaces and trim. Avoid glossy surfaces. *Color contrast between stair treads and risers. *Emphasize lighting at stairs, entrances and task lighting. What is the benefit of these features?
Allows easy recognition of the junction of floor surfaces and walls.
400
What is the UD feature in this picture? Why is this useful?
Under-counter refrigerator/freezer.
500
What is the UD feature in this kitchen?
Towel racks double as grab bars
500
What is the UD feature in this bathroom? (Not the sink). What population might this benefit?
A tilting mirror can be adjusted for various heights. Especially helpful to shorter people (e.g., children) or people in wheelchairs.
500
*light switches 44-48" high *rocker switches (*motion-sensor lighting) What are the benefits of these features/design?
Easier to reach with hands full (e.g., with elbow). More accessible to children. Hands-free access.
500
What is this UD feature?
Zero threshold doorway
500
What are the purposes of these UD features?
1) The toilet paper holder is actually a grab bar. 2) Flush transitions between tile flooring surfaces ensures there aren’t any level changes that might cause a stumble.
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