What is visitability? Visitability" is a growing trend nationwide. The term refers to single-family or owner-occupied housing designed in such a way that it can be lived in or visited by people who have trouble with steps or who use wheelchairs or walkers.
- A house is visitable when it meets three basic requirements:
one zero-step entrance. - doors with 32 inches of clear passage space.
- one bathroom on the main floor you can get into in a wheelchair.
posted by Ohio Visitability @ 12:05 PM
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A bit beyond visitability but a useful website
http://ehe.osu.edu/ud/index.htm
Universal Design is a worldwide movement based on the concept that products and environments can be attractively designed to consider the needs of the widest possible array of users. By applying Universal Design techniques, interior features such as flooring, lighting, stairways, and appliances can be built to maximize safety for all and independence for those with physical or mobility limitations.
Currently, individuals of all ages lack the knowledge, skills, and resources to apply Universal Design concepts or complete home modifications that enable aging in place or provide safe and accessible homes. Additionally, builders and contractors serving the public are often not informed about Universal Design concepts. As a result, senior housing units and residential homes are repeatedly built without Universal Design features making them inaccessible to much of the population. The Universal Design philosophy and products related to this topic are not commonly recognized or readily available to the public (i.e., not available in standard retail stores). As a result, there is a need to disseminate Universal Design and home modification information to seniors, families, and new home buyers as well as those individuals who have the ability to alter the current state of home environments (i.e., building professionals, occupational therapists, social workers, and home improvement retailers).
The goal of this project is to provide statewide community education about the principles of Universal Design and home modification. The project is directed to (1) consumers, whether they are parents with young children or seniors preparing to "age in place" and (2) social service professionals, builders, and consumer retailers who can help Ohioans to make their homes both convenient and attractive.
http://ehe.osu.edu/ud/index.htm
Thank you 'Ohio Visitability' and L. Scott Lissner. I am researching visitablity and UD at Ohio State, and came across your blog.
How did Ohio's Statewide Visitability Initiative evolve? Specifically, I'm looking for any policy, initiative, mandate, etc in Ohio for Universal Design features or Visitability to be incorporated into private housing? I have been able to find only one, in Toledo, but it only pertains to housing projects that have received subsidy from the government.
Thanks!
megan1123@gmail.com
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