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★Light switches placed about 36 inches to 40 inches above the floor.
★Large rocker-style switches that are easy to turn on and off.
★Electrical outlets placed about 18 inches to 24 inches above the floor, to minimize the need for bending down.
★Thermostat and other controls placed about 48 inches above the floor.
★Thermostat and control panels that are easy to read and simple to operate (check accessible equipment stores or web sites).
★Telephone, cable, and modem jacks placed about 18 inches above the floor.
■ Circuit breaker panel on the main floor and easy to access, perhaps in the laundry area.
WORTH CONSIDERING:
■ Lighted switches that are visible in the dark.
■ Slide plates on outlets, to childproof the outlet when not in use.
■ Motion-activated lighting that automatically turns on when someone enters the room.
■ Switched outlets so that floor lamps and table lamps can be turned on and off with a wall switch.
■ Plenty of electrical outlets for current or future equipment (placed 18 inches to 24 inches above the floor).
■ Programmable thermostat to save energy at night or when you are not at home.
■ “Zoned” heating and cooling, with separate thermostats for different parts of the house, to conserve energy while keeping the temperature comfortable where you are.
■ Visible and audible alarms on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
This is provided by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology,
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