Lower windows provide a view for seated wheelchair users. Chapters in "Accessible Home Design" discuss the pros and cons of different window designs.

What must I do to install an elevator in my two-story home? Can I retrofit a spacious roll-in shower for my existing master bathroom? How can my flower garden be made more accessible?

In recent years, home design has become more sophisticated, and its growing popularity is evidenced by the myriad of related books, magazines, and television shows. Accessible home projects have always involved intricate planning and design. Furthermore, their construction has often been compromised because builders are unfamiliar with the necessary specialized concepts and techniques.

To better address these needs, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Architecture Department has revised and expanded the first edition of its book, "Accessible Home Design, Architectural Solutions for Wheelchair Users." The new volume includes color photographs that illustrate attractive and innovative accessibility projects constructed throughout the United States. Graphics from the previous edition have been reworked for better clarity and are supplemented by new color drawings. The book's scope has been enlarged to include more accessible elements and additional interior and exterior spaces. Also, information has been updated in the areas of planning advice for home design, project financing, construction contracting, oversight, and permits.

PVA's interest in accessible residences can be traced to its inception after World War II. Read more in this article.