Universal Design should be applied to all buildings! I want to incorporate Universal Design into my salon. I think it is important, I have always assumed individuals who have a disability for most of their life were the only people who benefited from Universal Design. I did not consider those who are aging and and who may temporarily be in a wheel chair (everyone at some point in their life) would benefit from Universal Design. Here is a list of Universal Design elements I want to incorporate into my Salon:
- ADA bathrooms
- ADA front desk... you never know when one of your employees will temporarily be in a wheel chair, as well as a client
- 42" or 48" wide hallways
- smooth flooring and transitions
- 36" wide doorways
- Zero step to entry
- 18" or 24" high electrical outlets
- lever style door and faucet handles
- Rocker style light switch
- ADA compliant cabinetry, kitchen, and bathroom fixtures
- Space for a wheel chair at a stylist station
- multiple counter heights
- 5' turn around in bathroom, halls, laundry rooms
- side by side washer and dryer, front load
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