16.2. Housing and Real Estate

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by accessible housing?

   Hint

   Think about what makes a house easy to navigate for someone in a wheelchair.

2. 2.

   What does retrofitting involve?

   Hint

   Consider the modifications made to older homes.

3. 3.

   What is a key aspect of accessible housing?

   • Narrow hallways
   • Wide doorways
   • High counters

   Hint

   Think about what would make a space easier to enter for someone in a wheelchair.

4. 4.

   True or False: Retrofitting always requires building a new structure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what retrofitting means.

5. 5.

   Design an accessible apartment layout that meets RPWD standards. Include at least three key features and justify your choices.

   Hint

   Consider the movement needs of a wheelchair user.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a public building you frequently visit. Identify any barriers to access and propose retrofit solutions in accordance with the RPWD Act.

   Hint

   Observe the building's entry points and pathways.