Home Modification Resources
A Consumer's Guide to Home Adaptation
Kitchen: Can you use your kitchen easily and safely?
1. Appliances Can the oven be opened safety and easily?
Are the stove/oven controls easy and safe to reach?
Are the stove/oven controls easy to grasp and turn?
Are the stove/oven controls clearly marked?
Are the stove burners easy to reach safely?
Is most of the refrigerator space usable? Is the sink height good for you? Is the sink depth good for you?
Is the sink hardware easy to use?
2. Counters Are the counters at a good working height for you? Are counters within reach of the stove, sink, and refrigerator Is there a need for open space below the counters so that you can sit while working?
3. Table Is the table at good height? Is there room to move safely around the table?
4. Storage Is there adequate storage shelves and cabinets within reach? Is the cabinet hardware easy to use?
5. Moving Around Is there adequate space to move around in the kitchen?
6. Lighting & Ventilation Is there enough lighting in work area? for cooking? for cleaning? for food preparation? Is the kitchen ventilation adequate?
7. Are there any other problems or needs in the kitchen? Some Solutions:
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