If you’re considering a wheelchair accessible kitchen for yourself of a relative, why not take a look at our range of specialist accessible kitchens designed exclusively for your needs. There are many ways we can ensure that you maintain more independent living
Food Prep
No more problems attempting to use a knife or hot pan at an uncomfortable and dangerous angle. A few simple adaptations incorporated in a wheelchair accessible kitchen can significantly increase user friendliness. Modifications may consist of; lowered or adjustable worktop heights, dropped level sinks, ovens installed at a more appropriate height, shallower counter-tops, special accessible storage and mobile islands
Appliances Designed For Your Needs
Typical kitchen appliances are manufactured to be operated in a standing position and therefore not practical from a seated position. By elevating or dropping an appliances height, exchanging shelving with drawers, the practicality of enjoying your kitchen is easily transformed. By using electric or induction cookers, the possibility of fire is considerably diminished. Flameless hobs are especially relevant for certain needs, such as for example muscle shakes or lapse of memory, that render flames more hazardous.
All for one and one for all
Manufacturing your kitchen so that it’s accessible for everybody helps you maintain a feeling of independence. Installing wheelchair modifications early on allows a young child in a wheelchair to discover the fun of cooking at a comfortable pace and in a safe and appropriate way. It can likewise enable a parent in a wheelchair to cook alongside their family as they grow up, preserving their personal independence as they educate their young ones to prepare for later in life.
No more square peg and round hole
We understand that each accessible kitchen needs to offer specialist modifications to help preserve your autonomy no matter what you challenges are, whether that is; a visual handicap, memory issues, physical weakness and many other obstacles. At Affect Ability, every client is different and we can design your wheelchair accessible kitchen that is unique to your own needs.
If you’re considering a wheelchair accessible kitchen for yourself of a relative, give Affect Ability a call today on 0800 799 9975 and chat to one of our friendly team about your options. We’ll be happy to come out for a free no obligation consultation.