Inclusive Alzheimer's Home Design: Lighting the world in Teal

Accessibility Is Home podcast

This week, we take you on an enlightening journey through the world of accessibility and home design for individuals with dementia and Neurodivergent disabilities. Jonathan Katz joins us to untangle the complexities of accessible design in kitchens and bathrooms. Together, we dig deep into the innovative solutions that can improve usability in the kitchen - from induction stoves to smart fridges.
How often do we think about the dimensions of our refrigerators? Probably not as often as we should. Listen in as Jonathan highlights the disadvantages of most current refrigerator designs, and how shallower and wider fridges could better serve those who struggle with remembering what's in their fridge. We then pivot our discussion towards accessible housing and the remarkable history of disability in Jewish tradition. Jonathan shares riveting insights about how this influences perspectives on food and the crucial role accessible public restrooms play in religious inclusion.
As we move towards the latter part of our conversation, the focus shifts to creating dementia-friendly spaces at home. Jonathan guides us through a plethora of home design features, from slip-resistant surfaces in bathrooms to the merits of single-story homes. We also explore how community design elements can provide additional benefits and how accessible housing expands options for those with disabilities. Wrapping up, Jonathan leaves us with invaluable resources for those looking to age in place or create a dementia-friendly home. Don't let this engaging discussion pass you by - join us as we bridge the gap between accessibility and home design! Below are a few of the discussed resource. More on blog on www.horizontalhouses.com
Resources: Safe and Neurospicy, Flavors of Diaspora, Work on dementia-friendly planning, Unf**k Your Habitat (for cleaning), Crip Up the Kitchen by Jules Sherred, Color Taste Texture by Matt Broberg-Moffitt, Food52’s Interview with Maegan Blau, Samantha Bigleri, AARP Livability Index, Dementia Friendly America
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Chapters

1. Accessibility and Disability in the Kitchen (00:00:00)

2. Improving Accessibility and Design in Kitchens (00:12:52)

3. Accessible Housing and International Bathrooms (00:24:46)

4. Bathroom Design for Accessibility and Personalization (00:29:53)

5. Creating Dementia-Friendly and Accessible Homes (00:39:57)

6. Supporting People With Dementia in Homeownership (00:50:39)