Wheelchair users and the people in their social networks want to enjoy each other's
company. However, many homes have barriers (eg, entrance steps, narrow interior paths)
that limit their visitability in a wheelchair. Visitability refers to an effort to
change home construction practices so that new homes, whether or not designated for
residents who have mobility impairments, offer 3 specific accessibility features:
1) at least 1 zero-step entrance on an accessible route leading from a driveway or
public sidewalk; 2) all interior doors providing at least 81cm (31.75in) of unobstructed
passage space; and 3) at least a half bathroom on the main floor (http://concretechange.org/visitability/visitability-defined/). These barriers can cause both wheelchair users and potential hosts to forego sharing
special events or just spending quality time together, which is mutually important
for all relations.
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