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[NoelSeven]

[MaggieToo]

There are also wheelchairs where the seat lifts up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEv2HXuWaIc

[JuJu Squeezie]

There are Special Needs and Accessibility Contractors.

[raven-blackbird]

designing it isn't a problem Noel..........that I can do with my eyes closed, it's kinda my specialty.........but your pictures do illustrate the vast difference between an ADA compliant kitchen versus a standard..........9" toe kicks with a depth of 6" versus a 4.5"x3" toe kick........dishwashers can't be lowered any lower then 34" on an ADA kitchen, you have to have a dishwasher (ADA compliant) that goes under 34"..........design is not the problem...........getting it all paid for or donated is the part I'm going to have to work on.......................................raven

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

Raven.

Wheelchair accessible kitchens:

http://accessiblelifestyle.com/services/kitchens.html

Pinterest pins of kitchens built for those in a wheelchair: (GREAT PHOTOS)

http://www.pinterest.com/aginginplace/wheelchair-accessible-kitchens/

designing an ADA compliant kitchen isn't the problem Noel.............I've already done a good many of them, it's kinda my specialty..........there are modular companies that build ADA complaint cabinets, like Kraftmaid...........it's part of their Passport series.........that's not the issue.......................................................raven

[croemer]

Is the issue... the expense because he is going to need new cabinets and a new sink? Of course when you tear out cabinetry you may need new flooring, back-splash and counter tops. Is there a charity out there that can help? Or possibly a fundraiser?

[raven-blackbird]

I think I'm going to go straight to some of the vendors..........to see if they will donate, but I have to go to the house first to see what we'll need.........the install/demo is a done deal.........I have a commitment on that already.........I'll also have to look at flooring, maybe, if I change the footprint of this kitchen too much............there is a local appliance place here in town I bet I could get the dishwasher donated by..........maybe I need to call my friend at the local paper and see if we can't get things moving........or at least get some free community recognition for the companies that step up to the plate......................................raven

[croemer]

I say...GREAT plan!

[raven-blackbird]

On 11/6/2014 croemer said:

Is the issue... the expense because he is going to need new cabinets and a new sink? Of course when you tear out cabinetry you may need new flooring, back-splash and counter tops. Is there a charity out there that can help? Or possibly a fundraiser?

it ALL is..........he'll need new cabinets, countertop, ada complaint dishwasher, ada compliant sink.......that one really isn't a problem, the basin just can't be deeper then 6"........he may need new flooring if I change the footprint of the kitchen.......backsplash, maybe, depends on the countertop material............the problem with the charity is........I'm not sure this kid would qualify

when he came in we was planning on doing the sink alterations himself.......but.........it's a BIG job..........and as much as I understand, someone like him wants to do for themselves.........some of it they just can't do............remember my dad got his chair when he was 24 years old..........he refused to allow his life to change..........fact of the matter is..........his life DID change and so will Brians...........I just think the more you can keep their life "normal" the better the outcome of their disability...............................raven

[JuJu Squeezie]

Is there a Habitat for Humanity ReStore where you are? Usually the stores around here have new cabinets and stock, plumbing fixtures etc. Sure would be cheaper to use and/or adapt what they can supply.