Hey y'all, I'm in the process of trying to buy my first home at the age of 49! If I can get approved for a decent mortgage of course, heh heh.

As a wheelchair-user and architectural design coordinator on permanent disability, I am searching for sources of affordable wheelchair-friendly products.(I am NO millionare thanks to medical bills.)

Anyone know of a guide for modifying existing bathrooms for a roll-in shower with central water drain. I've heard that's a Scandinavian style.

Also , I'd like to make my kitchen to be usable by me as a "helper" to the main chef, my wife. Specifically, I need a 30"-36" wide cutting/work counter at 27" or 28" AFF. The standard height cooktop of 36" is high for me but I don't know of alternative that will work for my wife as well, maybe 30" AFF?

Got any sites I should look into?

Thanks for the help,

Rollinglenn

My first question before I give you any advice is how tall is your wife? And would 30" be comfortable to her? Also, not to get too personal, but what is the strength in your arms? This could be a determining factor whether or not 30" will work for you since it will be raised a little higher then ADA recommendations. If you have weakness in your arms it might not be safe for 30".

Rollinglenn - Check out the University of North Carolina Center for Universal Design. They have an installation guide for curbless showers. They are pretty much one of the primary centers for universal design information. The University of Buffalo and the University of Southern California also have excellent web sites. Hope this helps.