BrianD
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Sep 15, 2009
- Messages
- 415
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2009
- Country
- US
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Colorado Springs
I would like to get some opinions regarding an install of an elevator in my house. For various reasons, we believe an elevator is the right choice for us.
However one specific aspect of it is whether to install automatic door and gate openers. This would add a significant cost to the project. Since I am arms onset, I fully expect to not be able to press buttons/open doors/open gates sooner rather than later. It was the opinion of the contractor (which specializes in accessibility modifications as recommended by our ALSA chapter) that once I got to that point, I would need help getting around and doing much of anything else anyway.
I guess in my mind I had envisioned still being able to independently maneuver around the house and go outside using a head array/eyegaze/whatever, and need the assistance for eating and bathroom of course. This is assuming I have a wireless mechanism for pressing the buttons on the elevator. Am I not being realistic in this goal? I know what Steve Saling who designed the ALS residence would say... but how about some others that have traveled the journey already.
So for the automatic openers... go for it, or the unfortunate reality is probably not useful.
Thanks for your help... Brian
However one specific aspect of it is whether to install automatic door and gate openers. This would add a significant cost to the project. Since I am arms onset, I fully expect to not be able to press buttons/open doors/open gates sooner rather than later. It was the opinion of the contractor (which specializes in accessibility modifications as recommended by our ALSA chapter) that once I got to that point, I would need help getting around and doing much of anything else anyway.
I guess in my mind I had envisioned still being able to independently maneuver around the house and go outside using a head array/eyegaze/whatever, and need the assistance for eating and bathroom of course. This is assuming I have a wireless mechanism for pressing the buttons on the elevator. Am I not being realistic in this goal? I know what Steve Saling who designed the ALS residence would say... but how about some others that have traveled the journey already.
So for the automatic openers... go for it, or the unfortunate reality is probably not useful.
Thanks for your help... Brian