488 CHAPTER 51
KITCHEN AREA
The stove, work
areas, and tables
should be as low as
possible, but high
enough so that
the legs of the
wheelchair rider can
fit under them.
mud stove on mud
covered pole frame
The cooking and eating area in the model
home at PROJIMO has a lot of adaptations.
BED OR COT
The bed or cot should be the same height
as the wheelchair for easier transfer.
Cot height can be
adjusted by drilling new
holes and changing the
position of the bolt.
low, easy to
reach shelves
CAUTION: If the wheelchair has high
fixed armrests, the tables and oven
will have to be higher.
Or the wheelchair will
have to approach
from the side,
in which case
the table
should be
lower.
One or more hanging
bars or other
supports may help
the child to transfer or
to sit up in bed.
WASHING AREA (outdoor)
cement wash
stand with
ridged bottom
Outdoor washing area at PROJIMO—
designed for work from a wheelchair.
IMPORTANT: Before building fixed-height stoves, tables, and wash areas,
set up something temporary to figure out what works best. Remember
that the child is growing, so try not to make things too fixed or permanent.
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