Accessible terrace

Dela
Dela

Behind the house is a large terrace that can be reached via a ramp that leads to the entrance door and from the living room.

Made by
User’s husband

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Author: Lotta

Lotta bor i en tvåplansvilla på landet ihop med maken, dottern, tre hundar och en katt. Hon arbetar ideellt för Rekryteringsgruppens friluftsgrupp. Hon skadade sig 1983 och har en hög paraplegi (TH 3). Hon har ingen assistans.

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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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