Tiny House Plans Using ADA Guidelines

By Kevin Harrington


On the list of complaints of many tiny homes is often that many aren't sufficient for homeowners who are disabled. The majority of wheelchairs as well as other mobility assistive devices can't fit or maneuver around in the majority of tiny homes on wheels or small homes on foundations.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA compliant home plans are floor plans including features that make it more user-friendly for folks who are disabled. Even so, constructing a home ADA compliant isn't going to make the small home merely for an individual who is disabled, a tiny house with ADA compliant features can also be used for the non-disabled. These features may translate over to a senior homeowner or a person who is constructing a home for retirement living or potential future health-related difficulties.

These floor plans usually are one-story and incorporate details for example no-step entries, wheelchair ramps, broader doorways and hallways, open floor plans and lower door handles, windows and light switches. Bathrooms can have handrails, walk-in showers and baths, touchless bathroom faucets, and toilet safety seats.

Cozy Home Plans is proud to introduce the Regal Mountain small home floor plan, the first of various ADA compliant home plans planned for Cozy Homes. This 640 square foot small house plan includes a welcoming 612 foot covered porch along with a 36" front door which is wheel chair accessible. This floor plan consists of an open and roomy living, kitchen and dining area without any obstructions for easier mobility. Elements that are ADA compliant include extra-wide hallways, large doors, a bathroom with ample room for maneuvering in a wheel chair, and an oversized shower. The large master bedroom has enough room for a king-sized bed and a large closet. This floor plan also features doors to the backyard, one from the dining area along with another from the master bedroom for convenience.

While this is the only ADA compliant tiny house floor plan at Cozy Home Plans, we have more floor plans coming in the future. On the other hand, with only a few modifications the vast majority of our current small home floor plans could be modified for everyone with special needs. This could add 15-20% more to the total size but it is certainly something to consider when planning on your long-term requirements.

If you're planning on downsizing to a micro and searching for a small home floor plan which is suitable for any person disabled or has special design requirements, take a look at our latest ADA compliant floor plan.




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