{"id":7133,"date":"2025-08-01T11:50:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.superpirobot.com\/?p=7133"},"modified":"2025-08-04T15:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T07:33:10","slug":"how-to-make-your-home-power-wheelchair-accessible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.superpirobot.com\/ru\/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8\/%d0%be%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%81%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%b2%d1%8b%d0%b5-%d0%b7%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%8f\/how-to-make-your-home-power-wheelchair-accessible\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Home Power Wheelchair Accessible"},"content":{"rendered":"
Rubber threshold ramps are simple to set up. They don\u2019t slip and cost little. These ramps help electric wheelchairs roll over doorsteps or small steps safely. They work great in older homes where floors change height at doorways. Ramps are a quick, easy fix to boost accessibility.<\/p>\n
Electric wheelchairs need enough space to pass through doorways. Most home doors are 28 to 30 inches wide. But power wheelchairs often need at least 32 inches. If a door is too narrow, a small home update might be needed. Sometimes, just taking off the door frame does the trick.<\/p>\n
Taking out doorsteps lets a motorized wheelchair glide through easily. Even tiny steps can block users. Also, fixing uneven floors in the house helps a lot.<\/p>\n
A peephole at the right height is key for someone in a power wheelchair. It lets them check who\u2019s at the door without help. This boosts safety and freedom.<\/p>\n
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Hard floors make it way easier to move a power wheelchair or walker. Thick rugs or carpets can slow things down. They\u2019re also a tripping risk for everyone.<\/p>\n
Hardwood floors look nice and last a long time. They\u2019re a solid pick for a wheelchair-friendly home. Laminate floors are tough too, and scratches come off easily. Ceramic tiles work well in kitchens and bathrooms. They handle water and let wheelchairs roll smoothly.<\/p>\n
The bathroom needs enough room for a power wheelchair to spin a full 360 degrees. This might mean moving fixtures or making the room bigger.<\/p>\n
Put hand rails around the toilet. They make moving from the wheelchair to the toilet safer and easier. Strong grab bars help stop falls during transfers.<\/p>\n
A low sink lets a power wheelchair user reach the faucet easily. The sink can be set at the right height for the person. Make sure there\u2019s space under the sink for knees so the user can roll up close.<\/p>\n
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The kitchen should have room for a wheelchair to turn all the way around. This might need an open layout or moving counters and islands.<\/p>\n
Counters and the kitchen sink should be easy to reach from a wheelchair\u2019s height. They can be adjusted to fit the user\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
Pick appliances like stoves, dishwashers, or microwaves that open to the side or front. Place them low so they\u2019re easy to reach.<\/p>\n
Cabinets starting at floor level are much easier for wheelchair users. Pull-out drawers and spinning shelves make them even handier.<\/p>\n
Super Pi Robot<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>started in July 2022. It focuses on making smart devices for older folks. With a drive for new tech, it helps seniors move better.<\/p>\n As a distributor for SUPERPI\u2019s power wheelchairs<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, like the Model P2\u2014the lightest folding electric wheelchair at just 20.5kg\u2014dealers get cool tech and great support.<\/p>\n