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This month, I’d like to answer the following question:
How to Make a Backyard More Accessible
There are back decks and then there are back decks and the difference between the good ones and the bad ones is that the good ones can be accessed by everyone. Not just the person without a disability but those who depend on wheelchairs, walkers, canes, service dogs, and others to help them access the deck.
There is nothing more enjoyable than being able to appreciate one’s back deck in the non winter season and with a rapidly aging population it is so very important for contractors to bear this in mind whenever they are called upon to build or upgrade back decks. So with this in mind, here are just a few pointers.
- Make sure that your back deck is easily accessible. With as little steps as possible and if this is unavoidable then a viable alternative.
- That there is enough space for persons with mobility devices to maneuver.
- That there are adequate guard rails.
- That there is enough colour contrast between floor surface, rails, and walls.
- That there is enough space between chairs and tables.
- That chairs are easy to sit in and that tables are at a comfortable height for persons to access.
This should be a good start.
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