THE ACCESSIBLE HOME: RAMPS, RAILINGS & STAIRS

When mobility issues hamper your ability to get up, down, or around stairs can become a challenge. If your chronic illness, disability, or the effects of aging are making using stairs difficult, you will find the tips and products in this section helpful.

For more tips, products, and strategies for making your home more accessible, see "Home Accessibility: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier," by Shelley Peterman Schwarz, available online or in bookstores in late 2011.