Case studies

 A gentleman who has a degenerative condition leading to wheelchair dependence and decreased abilities.

He lives in a multiple levelled house with his family and runs his business from his home premises.

Problem -

– Cannot negotiate stairs to access the 1st floor bedroom, bathroom and office.

- Cannot transfer from his wheelchair onto his bed, W.C etc.

- Cannot negotiate the step to the front door.

- The ground floor is not large enough to provide accommodation for all his needs.

Solution

•  Installation of through floor lift – from ground to 1st floor into the room used as an office.

•  Through floor lift enclosed on the 1st floor with automatic door opener – shelving installed on lift side of enclosure for storage of computer discs etc.

•  Installation of new wheelchair accessible desks, computer work stations.

•  Provision of new bathroom en-suite to main bedroom with Clos-o-mat (washing & drying W.C) Level Access Shower and hand basin.

•  Installation of ceiling track hoist in ground floor & 1st floor rooms.

•  Ramped access to the property.

Outcome

•  The disabled person was able to access and use all areas of the home.

•  Was able to continue to run their business without the need for secretarial assistance.

Comment

"I did not know how it could be achieved when Able 2 first visited me. I was thinking of installing a stairlift even though I didn't know how I was to transfer onto it. The caring way Able 2 worked with me in designing for my needs was wonderful, I felt fully involved. They listened and interpreted my needs brilliantly."