Wheelchair Adapted Kitchens South East

Taps: Front Facing Long Reach Tap Handles
To make it easier to reach sink taps; the tap handles have long reach side turning levers that can be easily reached from a seated position
Accessible Sinks - Clear Undersink Space for wheelchair access
While you may prefer to have a cupboard door below the sink for aesthetic reasons; by having the door open 180 degress for easy access; the space underneath the sink can be kept clear as a kneehole for wheelchair access
Modified Kitchens for Wheelchair Access
Custom kitchen designs for the wheelchair user allow for the ease of wheelchair movement between the sink; food preparation areas; cooking facilities and fridge-freezer access
Shallow Sink Bowl
Installing a shallow sink enables maximum space with all plumbing and pipework at the back out of the way

Cooking from a Wheelchair: Cookers & Hobs South East

Microwaves
Almost every kitchen has a microwave and to make it easily accessible it should be either mounted within a a suitable kitchen unit or on a height adapted work surface
Side Opening Ovens
By placing the oven at shoulder height from a seated position and installing a left or right opening oven it's possible to achieve easy access without having to overstretch or negotiate a drop-down oven door
Cooking Hobs with Front Facing Control Knobs
The last thing you want is to have to reach over a gas or electric hob to turn off a boiling pan; by having all the controls front facing you can control your cooking from a safe distance

Independant Living South East

Adapting your home for independant living