shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com February 21, 2017 • Page 15 Kitchen Design for Independence By Leacey E. Brown SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist and Dallas Willman Our relationship with food extends beyond the need to eat, the art of preparing and serving food is how we connect with others and pass down family traditions. While many services exists to ensure people with disabilities are able to have nutritious foods, little thought is given to how losing the ability to prepare and serve food to the people we love effects are emotional well-being. What’s more, we tend to equate disability to the inability to prepare food. Kitchen design can either enhance or impede food preparation when facing a physical disability or short-term injury. Common Challenges in Kitchens •Lack of barrier free design and maneuvering space •Cabinet height and depth; counter height and depth (toe-kick clearances absent) •Appliance height and control location •Built-in microwave location •Freezer/refrigerator access •Cabinet Door hardware; hinge swings •Sink access and control •Outlet location •Counters that lack heat resistance have a lot to change in our kitchens if we want to achieve our goal of lifelong independence. That’s why it’s important to include universal design at initial construction or to include accessibility when making renovations to our home. Below we will go through the challenges individually and provide potential solutions. Please consult a contractor with expertise in universal design and accessibility for additional tips and strategies to prepare your kitchen for lifelong independence. Turning Space While we all love our big kitchen island for extra preparation space, be sure your kitchen has a 60-inch diameter turning space (standard for new construction; may be a concern when remodeling an existing home). This will allow you or a loved one who use a wheel chair or walker to be able to maneuver around the kitchen more comfortably. In addition, doors leading to the kitchen need to be 36 inches clear with lever style hardware. Additional items to consider: flooring that is non-skid and has zero-threshold, meaning less than ¼ inch difference between adjacent flooring. L and U-shaped kitchen design is best for wheelchair users. The minimal amount of clearance space between counters and the adjacent counter is 36 inches. This allows wheelchair users to circulate on a forward approach. I understand the list above is overwhelming. Many of us The dimension provided above are minimum recommendations. In this universal design video, Dr. Rossetti provides a great demonstration of the practical application of minimum standard. • Great Parts • Great Warranty at the Shelf Height & Depth Yankton Human •Accessing kitchen storServices Center age is important. We have The South Dakota Human several options to ensure we 1007 Broadway Ave. Services Center at Yankton • 665-4494 can reach the items we need 3515 Broadway Yankton, South for preparing and serving Dakota is taking Request for YOUR RADIATOR HEADQUARTERS! HAYING SERVICES On-Hand & In-Stock! NO WAITING! Cox Auto Proposals to enter into an agreement with the State of South Dakota for haying of approximately 7+- acres of prairie hay for the 2017 thru 2019 haying seasons. The property in question is located west of HSC campus and northwest of the white calf barn. All proposals must be completed and received no later than March 8th, 2017 by 3:00 PM. Proposals received after the deadline will be late and ineligible for consideration. RFP # 899 can be obtained by contacting Todd Quatier at: 605668-3695, or by accessing the DSS webpage at: http://dss. sd.gov/keyresources/rfp.aspx, or by accessing the Office of Procurement Management’s central bid exchange at: http://boa.sd.gov/divisions/ procurement/. Jamesville Equalization Meeting Monday, March 20th, 2017 • 7:00 p.m Kevin Kirschenman Residence All appeals must be filed before Thursday, March 16th, 2017 605-387-5756 food. •Full height pantry to allow for both high and low storage •Shelves with adjustable height in wall cabinets •Reduced height of counter (34 inches) and upper shelves •Pull down shelves (Video demonstration) •Base cabinets with drawers or shelves that pullout •Adjustable height counters (similar to sit-stand desk) Appliance Height & Control Location A solution is to purchase appliances with controls mounted on the front or side. Controls need to be lockable so they are not turned on accidently. See the image below for an example. In addition, the top of the range should not exceed 34 inches above the floor finish. To prevent reaching over burners, staggered burners are recommended. Ovens should be elevated (wall hung) with the first shelf being level with the counter (34 inches) above finished floor. Ovens with side hinges are an excellent option. Dishwashers can be hard on the back at any age. One option is to elevate your dishwasher 8 to 10 inches off the finished floor. This helps to reduce bending over. Freezer/Refrigerator Access Traditional refrigerators with the freezer compartment on top are not well suited to meet the needs of people with who use a wheel chair, walker, or crutches. Best is sideby-side, full extension, pull-out shelving refrigerators with bottom freezer. Or under counter refrigerators and freezers – drawer or regular. Fridge doors need to open 160-180 degrees. Sink Access & Control Accessing and using the sink can be difficult for people who use crutches, wheelchairs, or walkers. 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