The Benefits of Roll In Showers for Wheelchair Users
When you’re looking to renovate your home and make it more accessible for wheelchair users, one of the things you’ll want to consider is installing a roll-in shower. Roll-in showers are a great option because they allow wheelchair users to easily enter and exit the shower without having to lift themselves up or over […]
Caring For Your Wheelchair Ramp In Winter
It’s that time of year again – winter! Although this season can be beautiful, it can also be a challenge for those who use wheelchair ramps. Wheelchair ramps tend to accumulate a lot of snow and ice during the winter months, so it’s important to take steps to care for them properly. In this […]
10 Tips To Make Your Home More Accessible Without A Major Renovation
When it comes to making your home more accessible to visitors and family members with mobility limitations, a little can go a long way. Accessibility isn’t always a matter of scrapping the foundation of a building and starting over. Read on to discover 10 small ways you can make your home safer and more comfortable […]
Reasons Rehab Professionals Should Get An Accessibility Renovation
Accessibility is vital in making sure everyone, regardless of ability or age, can live their most fulfilling lives possible. All occupational therapists and rehabilitation experts should familiarize themselves with the importance of accessible offices, clinics, and living spaces. If you are a rehab professional contemplating a renovation, read on and consider these benefits.
5 Home Solutions For Seniors & Elderly
More seniors are looking to age in place, meaning staying in their lifelong homes and familiar neighbourhoods rather than moving into a retirement community or assisted living facility. As they age, they’ll need assistance to ensure their residences stay safe places to live. These five home solutions for seniors and the elderly can make life […]
Different Types Of Wheelchair-Accessible Entrances
Making homes and businesses more accessible for those using wheelchairs requires adjusting entrances. Luckily, we live in a time when there are many different types of wheelchair-accessible entrances – solutions now exist for all needs! What you choose depends on your budget, usage, existing impediments, and aesthetic preferences. In-Trend Home Solutions can help make the […]
How Can Structural Renovations Help Accessibility Needs?
When a home needs to become more accessible, sometimes the problems we’re resolving could be structural. While accessibility relies on careful planning and design to create an inclusive environment, homes continue to be built without following universal design principles and AODA guidelines. Structural renovations can be key to helping clients with accessibility needs. How do […]
Doors & Doorways For Accessibility
More and more people are choosing to age in place where they’re most comfortable rather than moving to a retirement home or assisted-living facility. Many houses, however, cannot accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility equipment as built; to stay in one’s home, homeowners may need modifications, especially when it comes to interior and exterior entrances. […]
What’s New In Custom Electrical Outlets?
Do you need outlets customized to the needs of you or your family? Often, the outlets in your home are not well-placed for use. However, it’s never been easier to add more, and the options available are incredible. The innovative designs of new custom electrical outlets mean you’ll find the ideal solution to your power […]
Why Hire An Accessibility Contractor?
Accessibility renovations are all about adapting and modifying the home to optimize safety, improve accessibility, and promote independence and self-reliance among seniors and those with disabilities. By making the home accessible, an individual can stay at home instead of moving to a care facility. However, for the sake of the user’s safety, the contractor […]