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Home safety · Planning worksheet
Home Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility improvements can include easier entries, safer bathroom routines, reachable storage, clearer paths, better lighting, and mobility support. Start with the routine that feels hardest, then open the relevant guide for more detailed planning.
- Written for families
- Printable checklist
Planning notice
This worksheet is for general home planning only. It is not medical advice, a professional home assessment, or installation guidance. Priorities vary by household. Talk with an occupational therapist or qualified professionals before you make structural or accessibility changes.
Common improvement areas at home
Most households think about accessibility in a few recurring areas: getting in and out, using the bathroom safely, reaching items in the kitchen, keeping paths clear, seeing well at night, and moving with the right support. You do not need every change at once.
Use the worksheet below to rank one or two priorities. This page is for planning and prioritization only. It does not provide medical advice or installation instructions. Talk with an occupational therapist when daily tasks are getting harder, and use appropriately qualified or licensed professionals for structural, electrical, plumbing, or construction work.
Accessibility prioritization worksheet
Check a row after you have discussed it and chosen a follow-up guide or professional visit.
| Discussed | Area | Routine to watch | Record | Continue with |
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Entries and doorways |
Whether thresholds, door width, or handles make entry harder with everyday mobility equipment. |
One change that would make daily entry easier. |
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Bathroom routines |
Transfers, floor grip, reach to supplies, and lighting during night trips. |
Whether a therapist should weigh in before you buy gear. |
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Kitchen reach |
Counter height, storage reach, and seated meal prep habits. |
Organization changes before remodeling. |
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Floors and paths |
Trip hazards, rug edges, and clear routes between favorite chairs. |
Quick fixes versus flooring projects. |
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Lighting and switches |
Switch reach, glare, and night paths to bathroom and kitchen. |
Whether brighter bulbs or switch placement is enough. |
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Movement support |
Walking aids, transfer spots, and where equipment is stored. |
Equipment fit before buying more gear. |
Your checks stay in this browser. Print a copy if you want to review it with family or a therapist.
Review who helps next
Name who will follow up: an occupational therapist, an appropriately qualified contractor, or a family member who can schedule visits. Revisit the worksheet when health, equipment, or living arrangements change.
Quick note
General information only, not medical or professional advice. Talk with your doctor or therapist before you change care or safety plans. Use qualified professionals for structural, electrical, fire-safety, accessibility, or other specialized work.
Sources and references
Public references used to shape this checklist.
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Room-specific fall-risk guidance.
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Room-by-room home fall-prevention checklist.
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Checklist spanning falls, fire, kitchens, bathrooms, and emergency preparation.