GRAB A BAR
Kitchen-Aid
RAMP IT UP
Functional Flow
Grab Bag
200

This is the direction a shower entry grab bar should be installed in

Vertical

200

For a client with low back pain, an OT would recommend keeping frequently used items, like mixing bowls and pots, in this easily accessible location

The lowest shelves (cabinets)

200

This portable, small ramp is used to smooth the transition over a door frame when there is less than 6 inches of height

Threshold Ramp

200

A popular safety feature often recommended for those with dementia to remain safe in their bedroom at nighttime

A door alarm

200

OTs recommend installing an outdoor version of this device at the front door to provide hands-free operation and improve security for a client with limited hand function.

Keypad/Smartlocks

400

This type of grab bar is often advised against, given it's safety issues

A suction cup grab bar

400

To reduce the risk of accidentally reaching over hot burners, OTs recommend a stove model where the controls are placed on this side of the appliance.

On the top

400

The required minimum clear width, in inches, for a ramp or an accessible route to allow passage for a wheelchair or walker.

36 inches

400

For a client with Total Hip Replacement (Posterolateral Approach), this specific piece of dressing equipment is critical to avoid violating the 90-degree hip flexion precaution.

Long-handled reacher(or dressing stick)

400

A simple, low-cost safety modification often recommended for use in the tub or shower base to increase friction underfoot.

Bath Mat (nonslip mat)

600

This type of mounting structure is required behind a grab bar for safety, often made up of wood

Wall studs, or blocking support

600

This adaptation has fixated spikes or pins that allows for the ability to cut and chop food

1 handed cutting board

600

If a client's porch has a vertical rise of 15 inches, the ramp must be this many feet long to comply with the 1:12 ratio.

15 feet

600

A client with a severe balance deficit is struggling with transfers in a small bathroom. An OT suggests replacing the traditional swinging door with this type of door to maximize maneuvering space.

Pocket door

600

This common piece of footwear, often worn inside, poses a high tripping risk due to its loose fit and slick soles.

Slippers

800

The type of finish OTs highly recommend, which aids in grip, especially when the bar is wet.

A knurled or textured (slip-resistant) finish

800

This type of technique if often taught to people with COPD and includes ideas such as sitting down at a table to do meal-prep instead of standing

Energy Conservation

800

A ramp landing should have at least this many inches of turning radius

60 inches

800

For a client with right-sided hemiplegia, an OT would recommend placing the grab bar and other necessary supports on this side of the toilet or bed to maximize functional independence.

Left-Side(nonaffected)

800

This is the most common reason an older adult falls when getting up in the middle of the night.

Poor lighting

1000

This is the required height range, measured in inches from the finished floor to the top of the gripping surface, for all horizontal ADA-compliant grab bars.

33-36 inches

1000

This adaptive storage system allows a client to bring the contents of a high overhead cabinet down to an accessible counter or lap level.

Pull-down shelving

1000

A tub cut is specifically designed for a client who will be using this type of adaptive shower device inside the tub to perform hygiene tasks while seated.

Tub transfer bench

1000

When cooking, an OT recommends placing this on the stovetop to allow a wheelchair user to safely monitor pots and pans 

A mirror

1000

For a client with Parkinson's disease experiencing freezing of gait near the transition from a rug to a hardwood floor, an OT would advise using this brightly colored, high-contrast visual cue on the floor.

What is a laser light (or colored tape/line)?