LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Leonard, Veronica
- Source
- Abilities; Winter/Spring2010, Issue 81, p21-23, 3p, 7 Color Photographs
- Subject
- UNIVERSAL design
DWELLING design & construction
MOBILITY of people with disabilities
- Language
- ISSN
- 08454469
The article features the newly renovated and universally designed home of Frank and Sharon Palermo which is intended to cater to the needs of Sharon, who became a quadriplegic after a car accident damaged her spine. It mentions that their house was an open-concept with an elevator that takes her to the second floor and basement as well as accessible bathroom and kitchen for her to easilt roam around the house. It affirms that light switches are low and passageways are wide throughout the house.