Low window in accessible living room

Low windows provide a good view for wheelchair users

Dela
Dela

The user chose low windows for the living room in order to be able to see out easily.

Users comments
The user is very satisfied with the windows. The garden feels like it is an extension of the room.

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The user

Whose idea
The user

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Wheelchair accessible house
Successful modification of old two-story home. 2007

Author: Suzanne

Suzanne bor ihop med man och barn i en villa. Hon arbetar deltid. 1991 skadade hon sig och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Hon har personlig assistans.

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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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