There is a huge choice of kitchen cabinets and accessories sinks taps worktops appliances height adjustable worktops and wall units.
Disabled kitchen sink height.
Counter and appliance height for accessible kitchen designs.
Ada kitchen sink requirements.
He optimal height for most seated occupants at counters sinks and cooktops is about 32 inches and should be no higher than 34 inches.
Fully replacing a kitchen for a disabled person who requires a greater level of access and functionality is often the best option.
Most seated users in a kitchen can fully reach shelving located from 15 to 48 inches high.
We offer a number of different design options with many colours in each range.
The base of the sink should be insulated to prevent the users legs from being scalded when draining hot or boiling water if user is a wheelchair user or likely to be perching.
The sink and hob can have knee space underneath to allow a good view of the sink contents or watch food being cooked and so to prevent the need for you to stretch forward.
Storage height specifications for accessible kitchen designs.
It is possible to supply and fit rise and fall sinks which can be set to the height most suitable for you.
Kitchen sinks like countertops should be free of any obstructions beneath them and have enough depth width and height clearance for wheelchair users ada requirements specify at least 29 height 11 depth and 30 width.
Sink tops should also be positioned to avoid unnecessary bending or reaching.