In and Out By Brianna Snyder/Life@Home If you or a loved one with a recent physical setback feel the only options are unseemly ramps up front stoops or — worse yet — leaving a beloved home, archite…

Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost one billion estimated to be urban-dwellers by 2050, a few cities are undergoing a remarkable shift

Image 1 of 9 from gallery of Architecture and Technology Can Promote Greater Autonomy for People with Disabilities. Cortesia de ABB

universal design in action... 557 sq ft fabcab designed by emory baldwin features open-plan living, wheelchair-friendly roll-in shower and kitchen counter, telescoping pocket doors in frosted glass, bi-fold closet doors... http://fabcab.com/products/fabcab-homes/ . article: small space, but still accessible . http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/buzz53.html#g . pics from http://youtu.be/cOnJEVz_3ic . also http://pinterest.com/pin/526921225122742921/

Dishwasher drawers make access easier for people of all abilities.

Learn how to implement universal design principles in your apartment for a more accessible and enjoyable living space.

Abbey has designed a great stairlift for old age people who finds it hard or difficult to use the stairs. It can also be used by disabled people to gain access to talk buildings. The design is simple but aesthetic. With difference in human weight and size, Abbey has the lift for different people....

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The snazzy-looking Skyline Lab kitchen is designed specifically for the wheelchair-bound, providing a high level of functionality without sacrificing style. Produced by Italian manufacturer Snaidero, the kitchen features tons of thoughtful design touches that place everything within reach for the chef who cannot stand, tiptoe, or crouch to dig through...