All stair systems and ramps that exceed 6 inches in vertical change must have handrails on both sides, for most installations. Stair systems are one of the most dangerous installations in any facility. Handrails make stair systems safer. Ramps that change elevation by more than 6 inches are difficult for individuals who are disabled to use.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers multiple programs to assist Tennessee homeowners with home modifications to increase safety, livability, and visitability. This article is about the TN Home Weatherization Assistance Program. Improving home weatherization will make a home more livable and visitable. Improving home weatherization will reduce the cost of home ownership, which increases the opportunity for individuals to live in their homes longer. Aging-in-place concepts include improving home weatherization to make the home more livable and visitable.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers multiple programs to assist Tennessee homeowners with home modifications to increase safety, livability, and visitability. This article is about the Home Modifications and Ramps Program, which is administered by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Middle Tennessee. UCP builds ramps and coordinates state-wide construction of wheelchair ramps for individuals with mobility disabilities whose homes are without proper accessibility.
Read MoreThe 2010 ADA Standards defines a ramp as a walking surface that has a running slope steeper than 1:20 [5%]. Ramps are similar to walking surfaces but with a steeper slope. Ramps can be a part of an accessible route. Any change in vertical elevation greater than 1/2 inch must be designed and installed as a ramp.
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