Accessible Universal Design Kitchen

Because not all wheelchair users have the same needs, the designer took specific measurements of the client in various positions in his power chair which has elevator capabilities. The height and depth of the cabinet toe-space was designed to accommodate the user relative to his arm length, torso height, and his specific power chair model. An extra wet prep area, also accessible, allows for multiple cooks to work together in the kitchen without getting in the way of one another. The couple feels at home in this kitchen yet, it’s not obvious that someone with physical limitations utilizes this space.