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Portfolio > Kitchens > ADA/Accessible, Corvallis
ADA/Accessible Kitchen, Corvallis
This Corvallis kitchen was adapted to be wheelchair accessible using state of the art technology. Accessible kitchen features include "verti-shelving lift systems" (see below), drawers and pull-outs instead of shelves in the base cabinetry, a side-opening wall oven, accessible sink, and cook-top mirror. On the floor, Johnsonite rubber tiles were used for their great traction and extra cushion when standing.
The cabinet lift system is an electronically operated shelving system. By using a switch adjacent to the cabinet, the homeowner can lower their dishes to the countertop. These shelves make the cabinetry accessible to people of different heights and abilities.
This side-opening oven, mounted at 33" above the floor, eliminates bending over to see in and can be easily accessed from a wheelchair.
The kitchen sink was installed with the faucet on the side, allowing for easier access to the controls. Next to the sink a pullout was provided for soap and spice storage. Also, the doors under the sink are hinged so that they recess into the base cabinet. This allows for a person in a wheelchair to roll under the sink.
Plugs and switches are mounted on the front of the cabinetry for easy reach. A stainless steel mirror is mounted above the cook-top so that the tops of pots and pans can be seen from a seated position.
