ADAPTIVE RENOVATIONS by Gail K. Kachnycz 26 February 2025
One project in our house renovation is to adapt a bathroom with an accessible shower for Mike. In our case, it will mean opening the wall of the current half-bath to extend about two feet into our garage. In some cases, adapting a bathroom will not require such major changes. It could mean a tub to shower conversion with non-slip surfaces, and adding grab bars and a hand-held shower head.
Construction can be expensive. However, there are programs that provide financial help or other assistance. A friend had her bathroom renovated to include adaptive and safety features. The project was done for free, but she had to apply and qualify, and then once she was approved, she waited two years. A picture of the finished bathroom and the contact information for the city office to apply are below.
This renovation was done in 2023.
Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
215-448-2160
Temple University in Philadelphia has an Institute on Disabilities that is hosting a summit on technology and adaptive products. It is taking place Thursday March 6. A similar program is taking place in the Pittsburgh area March 13. As of this week, registration is now full. However, the department is a permanent presence in the university and another seminar may take place in the future. I am including the link below so you have an idea of the content. There is an option to be added to the institute's mail list, and be notified of the next summit. You may also contact the Institute to see if they have information that would be helpful to your specific situation. The link to be added to the mail list is at the very bottom of the notice, and also listed separately in this post.
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