Types of Disabilities : Physical Impairment – Kitchen

Making the kitchen friendly

Consider the following:

• Is the door way wide enough?
• Is there enough space for the wheelchair to move?
• Are the counters the right height and width?
• Is the sink easily reachable and easy to use?
• Is the stove in a safe place and easily accessible?
• Is the fridge and freezer the right size, height and is it easily accessible?
• If one wishes to have a pantry is it big enough for the wheelchair to fit and are the shelves low enough to reach?