Universal Access/HA room ques...

[Ducky4Disney]

Oh man has it been a while since I last posted here! We're thinking about a trip this December with my DM and DSF. My DM is an amputee and has been in a wheelchair of late. She's insistant that she'll be walking by then but I'm not going to count on that.

I have questions about DVC and universal access/HA rooms. Is there some way to get a 2 bdrm where only the studio portion is HA or is the whole thing going to be HA? I know that HA rooms have a roll-in shower and grab bars - what else? Anything different in a 1 bdrm, like the kitchen?

Anyone have pictures?

Thanks!
D4D

 

[Chuck S]

Yes, the kitchens have lower counter and some stoves are easier to reach. There is limited storage/cupboard space to allow for wheelchair turning radius. As far as I know, it is not possible to get a unit that is split as far as being accessible, it is all or nothing...except for two story Grand Villas, most have no wheelchair access to the 2nd floor.

 

[jekjones1558]

An option would be to see whether there is a HA studio next to or near a regular 1 bedroom. A few more points than a 2 bedroom but something to consider.

 

[Ducky4Disney]

I was wondering that same thing. Is there an HA studio next to a non-HA 1bdrm? Should I call MS to find out or SSR directly?

D4D

 

[dianeschlicht]

The whole unit would be HA. If you could get a HA studio that was in the same building with a non-handicapped 1 bedroom, that would be the way to do it, but they would not be connecting.