From the comfort of your home - postage made simple. At this time, there are only a couple of manufacturers that will actually build a really accessible home for the truly handicapped. However, the homes that are built are done so in such a manner as to provide minimal coverage of the laws for handicapped access. Generally speaking, most manufacturers will not make extensive changes in order to accommodate handicapped persons but will do some changes such as putting in wider doors, such as 36 in. Some will even lower counters and cook top surfaces so they are more accessible.
Most manufacturers have pull out shelving available.
Almost anything that a manufacturer does when changing anything in a home, is an extra charge if for nothing more than labor costs. Any structural changes have to be authorized by H.U.D. and design and engineering fees paid for those changes. If a person is really interested in a handicapped access home, the best thing to do, as always, is to check with dealers and see what they have to offer and what the home would cost as you would want it. This would also give you the chance to pick a floorplan that best suits your needs. Choosing the right floorplan is a crucial step toward accessibility.