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Accessibility and future needs

Home adaptability score

This score helps prioritize improvements; it does not certify accessibility-code compliance or replace an individualized assessment.

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Entrance

Circulation

Bathroom

Kitchen

Stairs and levels

continuous handrail
lighting top and bottom
step contrast
future main-level bedroom and bathroom option
future mechanical-assistance space where relevant

Controls and safety

CMHC reference

CMHC publishes low- and no-cost modifications that can improve daily home use.

Low- and no-cost modifications for accessibility ↗

Related path

Continue with the right tools

These links connect this page to the next useful checks and decisions without repeating the full content.

Document room dimensionsKeep widths, lengths, levels and openings to plan adaptations.Open →Check assistance programsReview federal and provincial programs that may support some work.Open →Budget adaptationsBreak down labour, materials, equipment and contingency before quotes.Open →

Tools related to this issue

Whole-home action plan

Accessibility and aging in place

Manage the project through closeout

Secondary suite

V18

Specialized diagnostics to verify

V18 connects systems that become costly or regulated when a primary project triggers them.

V28

Finish and service details to verify

V28 connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.

Hidden backing for grab bars and wall-mounted fixtures

V30

Shared, access and specialized interfaces

V30 connects projects where multiple systems, owners or rules meet.

Accessible exterior entry: ramp, landing and threshold