Handicap accessible cabinet hardware should ideally have easy to grasp handles (many of which come in a “U” shape or with D-pulls. Handicap accessible cabinets for people with disabilities should also have pull-out lower shelves, pull-down cabinet hardware on upper shelving, and pocket or sliding doors.
Venus Cabinet Hardware |
Handicap accessible/universal design cabinet hardware comes in a variety of finishes and styles and can be purchased anywhere cabinet hardware is sold. When buying cabinet hardware it is always a good idea to buy a few extra pieces so replacements will be available in the future, especially if cabinet hardware styles are discontinued.
Some favorite accessible cabinet styles are as follow:
ADA: Handicap Accessible Liberty Hardware Builder’s Wire Cabinet Drawer Pulls Oil Rubbed Bronze 3-1/2″
U Shaped Cabinet Hardware |
Venus Cabinet Hardware |
C Shaped Cabinet Hardware |
ADA: Handicap Accessible Conrad Collection by Amerock
Amerock Conrad Collection 29200 ORB 96mm pull |
ADA: Handicap Accessible Dulcet Collection by Amerock
ADA: Handicap Accessible Euroline Collection by Berenson
ADA: Handicap Accessible Sonara Collection by Amerock
Amerock BP53013-ORB Allison Barrell Pull 3-Inch Centers, Oil Rubbed Bronze |
ADA: Handicap Accessible Pull – Silvered Black by Amerock
ADA: Handicap Accessible Stainless Steel Collection by Amerock
People who have difficulty opening their hands sometimes like these cabinet pulls because they can fit them between their fingers.