Description

A universal design approach to access into homes means ensuring the main route to and into the dwelling is accessible to all.

Steps and steep slopes along the route into a home can make it difficult for many people to enter and leave independently. A vehicle can do the work of getting people directly to the building's entrance.

This bulletin provides a range of universal design considerations for ensuring new and existing homes are accessible by vehicle.

Scope

This Bulletin includes:

• Introduction
• Driveways
• Parking areas and garages
• From vehicle into the dwelling
• Mailboxes
• Parking for medium-density and high-rise housing
• More information