18 - Friday, Nov. 6, 1992 - North Shore News “HOME & GAR Improve access for disabled when renovating your home |T0 ANOTHER. RENOVATION TIME pro- vides an excellent opportu- nity to make your home more accessible and safer for persons with disabilities. Many modifications can easily be included in your work plan. For example, place your park- ing space close to an entrance, with room for wheelchair access. Widen sidewalks using slip-resis- tant, level surfaces. Provide adequate lighting. In- stall a ramp with handrails where level changes are necessary. Easy modifications to the exte- rior of the house include large, high contrast numbering for iden- tifying the street address. Lower- ing the height of the mailbox, doorbell and door ‘ever improve access. Inside the home, lower win- dowsills, shelves and light swit- ches. Safety should be paramount in a home. Provide handrails for all stairways. Heating pipes, hot air ducts and radiators should be enclosed or insulated. A simple magnifying strip that makes the thermostat easier to read and well-lighted rooms are among the dozens of ideas you can include in your renovation plans to improve the livability of your home. Depending upon the type of disability being addressed, some specialized equipment may be re- quired. Financial assistance for these modifications may be avail- able through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s (CMHC) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP). RRAP provides loans for the alteration of dwellings to improve accessibility for disabled occu- pants. A portion of the loan is forgivable for homeowners who meet income qualifications, and landlords who agree to enter into a rental agreement. 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