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How To Create A Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom | More Ability
Published: 25 November 2020 · Last Updated: 17 April 2023
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If you wish to adapt your bathroom for a wheelchair user this bathroom adaptations guide breaks down wheelchair sizes, bathroom adaptation requirements and the best bathing options.
Bathroom Adaptations For The Visually Impaired | More Ability
Published: 17 December 2019 · Last Updated: 19 September 2022
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When it comes to adapting bathrooms for visually impaired users, there are five key points that must always be considered. One of the highest-risk areas in the home, it is crucial that the risk a bathroom poses for the visually impaired, and how to safely adapt them, is fully understood.
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Disabled Shower Room Layout, Dimensions & Requirements | More Ability
Published: 11 September 2019
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As well as many design considerations and options, disabled shower rooms also need to take into account strict building regulations. This is the case in public and commercial settings, and details can be found in the Building Regulations Approved Document M (Doc M). Privately, it’s up to you, but it’s a good idea to adhere to a similar concept.
Read MoreAutism and Bathroom Issues | Sensory Processes | More Ability
Published: 2 May 2019
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Someone with autism sees, feels, hears and interacts with the world differently. A spectrum condition, autism has varied levels of severity and can affect people in many different ways. A lifelong developmental disability, when the body’s sensory processes are affected is when autism and bathroom issues can arise.
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