Accessibility questions

[ParaDevGuy]

I’m sorry if this is incredibly ignorant, but I wanted to ask about some accessibly issues for our friends with disabilities here. What are the challenges you guys have as far as accessibility goes?

Like, the obvious, that you’d need to measure the doorways, no stairs, and things like that at your friends’ houses, but what else? What happens when you make a new friend and want to visit?

Are there special toilet considerations? General bathroom needs?

Again, sorry if these questions are obvious or ignorant. I’ve never had a paralyzed friend or friends before, and I hope some of you kind PWD can fill in some woeful gaps in my knowledge.

I’d rather post here than post dumb questions in DMs that I’m sure you guys are tired of answering.

Thanks.

[loveonaroll2]

I need a ramp to get in my friend or family’s houses

[loveonaroll2]

I bring my urinal stuff tables can be an issue showers

[dutchdev]

Actually a very interesting topic, I am hopefully about to buy a house that requires major renovations. What are accessibility issues you run into when visiting friends?

[joffy]

I think that it all depends on the user as an example I usually do all my toilet business at home before going anywhere which is perfect for a few hours. If you guys are thinking about overnight stays then I would much rather meet at my place because I have all the equipment that I need right here.
Especially for electric wheelchair users you need to think of tight corners, the door might be wide enough but if I can't go straight through the doorway it can become difficult.
In my house we have eliminated all doorsteps because they become annoying over long periods of time, so if you have particularly big ones then I suggest buying tiny ramps you can remove when the guests go home.

[scottishgaydevotee]

Jan 15, 2024 18:51:16 GMT -5 ParaDevGuy said:

I’m sorry if this is incredibly ignorant, but I wanted to ask about some accessibly issues for our friends with disabilities here. What are the challenges you guys have as far as accessibility goes?

Like, the obvious, that you’d need to measure the doorways, no stairs, and things like that at your friends’ houses, but what else? What happens when you make a new friend and want to visit?

Are there special toilet considerations? General bathroom needs?

Again, sorry if these questions are obvious or ignorant. I’ve never had a paralyzed friend or friends before, and I hope some of you kind PWD can fill in some woeful gaps in my knowledge.

I’d rather post here than post dumb questions in DMs that I’m sure you guys are tired of answering.

Thanks.

Everyone's needs are different. Best to have an open conversation with your friend. I am sure they will appreciate your consideration.

[bsmn]

This really isn't a dumb question (or questions) to ask. My needs are less than other's here on the forum; I can get into a lot of peoples houses with or without help, the only real issue I have is narrow bathroom door's. Depending on the scenario, I hold my crap until I need to stop someplace public, or I slip off someplace outside and covered to go pee (or hold it). Of course even I have ran into issues with even public accessibility of bathrooms (I had the runs once and proved that I could go in a 44oz cup in the car when the bathroom wasn't accessible)

My relatives homes are what I call accidental accessible: They weren't built with that in mind but came out handicap friendly anyway.

[ParaDevGuy]

Thanks for the replies! There wasn’t one friend or another in particular when I posted the original question. It’s more so just an overall idea type of thing. Issues and considerations that will never have entered my mind but are nonetheless important to think about, especially since I’ve made several friends with disabilities from PD and who knows…one day they may visit.

[dutchdev]

Jan 24, 2024 14:38:14 GMT -5 ParaDevGuy said:

Thanks for the replies! There wasn’t one friend or another in particular when I posted the original question. It’s more so just an overall idea type of thing. Issues and considerations that will never have entered my mind but are nonetheless important to think about, especially since I’ve made several friends with disabilities from PD and who knows…one day they may visit.

I actually had a even broader perspective, even if I never invite a wheeler to my home. If i do a major renovation, why not take accessibility into account. Who knows who might benefit of it in the future. 

[joffy]

Jan 25, 2024 4:59:45 GMT -5 dutchdev said:

Jan 24, 2024 14:38:14 GMT -5 ParaDevGuy said:

Thanks for the replies! There wasn’t one friend or another in particular when I posted the original question. It’s more so just an overall idea type of thing. Issues and considerations that will never have entered my mind but are nonetheless important to think about, especially since I’ve made several friends with disabilities from PD and who knows…one day they may visit.

I actually had a even broader perspective, even if I never invite a wheeler to my home. If i do a major renovation, why not take accessibility into account. Who knows who might benefit of it in the future. 

A decently sized bathroom next to the bedroom is probably the holy grail of accommodation so the wheeler can install a lift that can move from the bed to the shower/toilet and back.
If anyone has doubts about something being accessible in your home or elsewhere you can send pictures of it here or describe the issue and I'll do my best to help.