Tandem Latches on Casement Windows . Casement windows typically have several latches. Some latches are too high for a person in a wheel chair to access. A tandem latch lets a person access both the upper and lower latches by using the lower latch. Wheelchair Accessible Floor Plans .
Some designers offer wheelchair accessible plans.
You can find these plans on CD-ROM, or on the Internet. Changing Plans for Wheelchair Access . You can often change a plan to make it accessible to wheelchairs. If you would like more information about Universal Design and creating accessible homes, you can find 25 additional ideas in our Home Resource Guide. The guide also has 18 ideas for how to make a home more suitable for people with allergies, asthma, or other lung conditions.