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What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users? - Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS

What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS

Program Specialist, Spinal Cord Injury Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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I think for security purposes, some people will put their lift or ramp on the side or back of their house, and I think that is a thing to think about.  Another thing people will do for security is use a no-key entrance; they’ll use a keypad—anot... Show More

I think for security purposes, some people will put their lift or ramp on the side or back of their house, and I think that is a thing to think about.  Another thing people will do for security is use a no-key entrance; they’ll use a keypad—another way to open the door, so they don’t have to fumble for keys.  With some people, opening a door is very difficult to do with a key, and then to actually open it, and go into the door.  So, I think those are also great things people can do.  

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What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS

Program Specialist, Spinal Cord Injury Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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I think for security purposes, some people will put their lift or ramp on the side or back of their house, and I think that is a thing to think about.  Another thing people will do for security is use a no-key entrance; they’ll use a keypad—another way to open the door, so they don’t have to fumble for keys.  With some people, opening a door is very difficult to do with a key, and then to actually open it, and go into the door.  So, I think those are also great things people can do.  

What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users?
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