Innovative Features in ADA-Compliant Showers You Should Know About
Compliance with ADA standards is key when renovating a shower, as these govern all features that allow for the safe and complete usage of this vital space for people with disabilities. So, what is an ADA shower? Read on to learn more about its important components and features, and how these benefit those with disabilities.
Handheld Shower Heads
No barrier-free shower is complete without a handheld shower head. This important component offers greater independence for individual users, and also makes it easier for carers to provide assisted showers to their patients.
Cleaning the shower, as well as more complete rinsing are two other important benefits of the handheld shower head.
Transfer and Roll-In Showers
Both transfer and roll-in showers are available for individuals with disabilities. For those in wheelchairs who are able to stand, the transfer shower allows for roll-up to the shower, entry via grab bars and then to the shower seat. The transfer shower is large enough to accommodate one person and their movements while inside.
For those in wheelchairs who are not able to stand, roll-in showers offer a high degree of convenience and ease. The larger size of the roll-in shower only requires a person to roll their wheelchair right into the shower space to access, and then easily roll out of the shower without having to navigate a threshold or other barriers.
Grab Bars
Grab bars are some of the most visually subtle but benefit-packed items that an ADA-compliant shower can have. With their durable yet comfortable surface, grab bars are designed to provide a solid and reliable grip in wet conditions.
Grab bars drastically increase the safety and stability of anyone who uses the shower, making it easier to enter and exit, and providing a reliable hold when moving, which prevents injuries and accidents.
Greater confidence, independence, and comfort are equally important benefits of grab bars, which allow individuals to preserve their independence.
Shower Seats
The shower seat is another critical component of an accessible shower. Instead of being required to stand, which can drastically increase the chances of slips for those with disabilities, shower seats provide physical stability, allowing individuals to enjoy a comfortable shower.
Shower seats also reduce physical strain while improving independence. Additionally, they help to support carers, who can ensure patients receive a complete shower without having to worry about their stability. Foldable shower seats allow for use by other non-disabled family members when installed in private homes.
Making ADA-Compliant Shower Installation Easier Since 1993
So many innovative shower features help those with disabilities to feel safer and more independent as they maintain personal hygiene. American Bath Enterprises specializes in ADA bathroom tech systems. Our AccessaBath shower enclosures and other top-quality products offer solutions that can accommodate any space and requirement.
Our ADA shower products are ideal for new bathroom designs, and can also be installed in existing public or private bathrooms. Discover more about our products by exploring our website, or call us for more information at (888) 228-4925.