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Home accessibility : 300 tips for making life easier

2012

Format:	Book
Author:	Schwarz, Shelley Peterman.
Title:	Home accessibility : 300 tips for making life easier / Shelley Peterman Schwarz.
Publisher, Date:	New York, NY : Demos Medical Pub., ©2012.
Description:	xvii, 139 pages ; 23 cm
Summary:	"Shelly covers the basics of Universal Design, as well as knowing what modifications one can do personally and what changes require professional attention. Chapters cover every room of the home and outdoor living. Shelly also suggests unique products, many not readily available in stores. A resource section at the end of each chapter provides information for contacting support organizations and helpful services and products."--Publishers description.
Subjects:	People with disabilities -- Dwellings. Dwellings -- Remodeling. Dwellings -- Barrier-free design. Barrier-free design. People with disabilities. Housing. Self-help devices for people with disabilities. Older people -- Housing. Older people -- Dwellings.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	Who Needs This Book? -- SECTION I -- Home is where the heart is -- 1) Basic Concepts -- SECTION II -- Your home is your castle -- 2) Home Adaptations -- 3) Accessibility, Visit-ability, and Universal Design -- SECTION III -- The Accessible home : room by room -- 4) Coming In, Going Out -- 5) All Around the House -- 6) The Accessible Kitchen -- 7) The Accessible Bathroom -- 8) The Accessible Bedroom -- 9) The Accessible Office: Putting Technology to Work for You -- Where You Can Learn More.
LCCN:	2011047066
ISBN:	9781936303229 1936303221
Other Number:	730414351
System Availability:	1
Current Holds:	0
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Control Number:	318293
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Call Number:	643.087 Schwarz

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