Accessibility Features
Property managers can identify features that may be important to some persons with disabilities. This information is not intended to guarantee that any living units in a property are fully accessibility or meet standards as defined by the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, HUD 504, Ohio Building Code, or other regulations or guidelines. Please contact the property manager for specific information on the accessibility features of any property or any individual living unit.
Site Access
- Accessible Parking
- Parking marked on a level hard surface
- Accessible Van Parking:
- Clearly marked disability parking in front of the unit with 5 foot or 8 foot access aisle
- Zero Steps Into Building
- Zero step entrance from parking space to inside apartment on a minimum 36 inch wide walkway
- Bus Stop Accessible
- Bus stop accessible for a wheelchair
Entrance
- Level Platform by Door
- If ramped, must have 5 foot square platform at door
- Latch-side access
- Doors—Latch-side access (18 inch pulling toward and 12 inch for pushing)
- Doorway at least 32 inches
- 32 inches wide doorway (minimum)
- Lever style door handles
- Operable with one hand open or with closed fist
Kitchen
- Lower counters in kitchen
- Maximum 34 inches high
- Accessible Sink
- Lower sink in kitchen with 29 inch knee space under it
- Refrigerator side-by-side
- Separate freezer door on side
- Clear floor space in kitchen
- 40 inches wide, or if U-shaped kitchen must be 60 inches wide
- Accessible cooktop controls
- Stovetop controls are in front or on side for easy access
- Lever handles on faucets
- Operable with one hand open or with closed fist
Bathroom
- Blocking In Walls
- Walls reinforced to secure bars
- Grab Bars
- Already installed in bathroom
- Lower Vanities
- No more than 34 inches high
- Accessible Sink
- Bathroom lavatory is lower and has 29 inches of clear knee space beneath it
- Curbless Shower
- Stall is "roll in" with no sill
- Adequate Floor Space
- T-Turn or 60-inch turning circle unobstructed by door
- Toilet Seat 17 to 19 Inches
- Maximum height, top to floor
Devices and Reach Ranges
- Accessible Outlets and Jacks
- Minimum 15 inches above floor; Maximum 48 inches above floor
- Accessible HVAC
- Heating and cooling controls no more than 48 inches above the floo.
Other
- Interior Doorways Minimum 32"
- Doorways inside, minimum 32" clear opening
- Hallways minimum 36 inches wide
- Hallways inside, minimum 36 inches wide
- Elevator or Platform Lift
- Elevator or Platform left (For Wheelchair)
- Closets Minimum 32" Door and Low Rods
- At least 32 inch closet door and lowered rods
- Features for the Blind
- Braille or other tactile guides
- Accessible Floor Surfaces
- Accessible floor surface (e.g. low-pile carpet, tile, wood, vinyl)
- Features for the Hearing Impaired>
- Features for the Hearing Impaired (e.g. flashing lights for doorbell and fire alarm)
Elderly
"Elderly housing" generally restricts tenancy to older adults—but sometimes also serves non-elderly people with disabilities. To be considered 'elderly' you must be at least 55 years old, and in some cases, at least 62 years old. Age and disability eligibility varies—please contact property manager for more information.
For more detailed information and assistance on elderly rental housing and other supportive living options, please contact your area agency on aging at 1-866-243-5678.