# Wheelchair Accessible Homes **URL:** \ **Category:** šŸ—³ļø Suggestions box\ **Created:** [October 16, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696 "2024-10-16T08:07:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/1 "2024-10-16T08:07:42Z")
I am a full-time wheelchair user. It is very difficult finding homes that are actually wheelchair accessible. I can scroll through hundreds of listings that have been ticked off as being wheelchair accessible, but are not. I would like it if more detail could be included in the search criteria. ie wheel-in shower ---
**Author:** ![Zann.HomeExchange](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/zann.homeexchange/32/31_2.png) [@Zann.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Zann.HomeExchange)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/2 "2024-10-16T12:38:32Z")
Hi Marilyn! Thank you so much for bringing up this important topic! Our teamā€™s actually looking into this issue at the moment to hopefully improve things for members like you in our community. Iā€™ll share your request with our team and let you know if theyā€™d get in touch further to learn more about your experience and needs šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![MrsB](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/mrsb/32/7747_2.png) [@MrsB](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MrsB)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/3 "2024-10-16T20:04:01Z")
Hi Marilyn, it was great to see your post. My house is wheelchair friendly and we have recently installed a lift, which takes my fold up wheelchair without problems. You can roll in then roll right on out when it reaches the first floor. I also have a bathroom set up for someone with a disability. Our house is mostly open plan so doors and so forth are not a problem. Our home is is #2381320 ---
**Author:** ![MervynWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MervynWalker](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MervynWalker)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/4 "2024-10-17T03:20:56Z")
It is important to consider a shower access when users use the wheelchair symbol - it is of no use if one can get into a house in a wheelchair but then find that they cannot wash/bathe as the home only has a bath and not an accessible shower. Please consider this. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Turtlz3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@Turtlz3](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Turtlz3)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/5 "2024-10-18T00:53:54Z")
Hi, I agree with this! Although we have an ā€œaccessibleā€ listing, there are a few elements of our accommodation that I know may pose some difficulties depending on the individualā€™s needs (mostly relating to parking of an accessible vehicle and kitchen setup). It would be good to see some kind of prompt checklist for Hosts and a separate disability-friendly rating system for Guests (ie seperate to the host/home rating that appears on the profile but help identify the level of accessibility relating to wheelchair use or ambulant access - - referring not only to access within the house but also general community facilities. In the meantime I request our guests ask for more detail if they have specific access needs - although my advice is just based on my working background (occupational therapy) and not lived experience. We are keen for feedback from our guests regarding how the space ca be improved. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/6 "2024-10-18T14:21:15Z")
Hello, Your home is stunning! It proves that a home can be wheelchair accessible and tastefully decorated. ---
**Author:** ![Danny](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/danny/32/6695_2.png) [@Danny](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Danny)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/7 "2024-10-19T10:05:35Z")
Thanks, if you ever feel like visiting us, then let us know! ---
**Author:** ![cafrobose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c0e974/32.png) [@cafrobose](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/cafrobose)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/8 "2024-10-22T15:26:14Z")
I think this could be solved by stating that to be considered WC accessible there must be a WC accessible shower. And a lesser category for those that donā€™t include that facility. ---
**Author:** ![MervynWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MervynWalker](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MervynWalker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/9 "2024-12-26T11:38:52Z")
Hi again ā€¦ firstly if I am not doing my searches correctly I would appreciate advice. please take notice of the fact that the wheelchair symbol used does not mean that whilst someone with reduced mobillty may be able to access a home they may not be able to wash when there as there is often only a shower over a bath. On the site there is a symbol for bath but none for a stand alone shower!!! Please amend this. Whilst I applaud your attempts to become more disability friendly I would suggest a shower is a basic facility if a member is going to use the wheelchair symbol. Otherwise you really are missing the point! I have requested this on a number of occasions but donā€™t see any progress. I have just spent 3 hours searching for an exchange using the filters wheelchair friendly and elevator only to find that a significant number have a shower over a bath. Very frustrating. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/10 "2024-12-26T14:19:59Z")
I totally agree. I spend at least a few hours a week searching for a home that would even somewhat suit my needs. My biggest frustration is when a home is listed as being accessible but the washroom is upstairs! I ask people (politely) to compare it to doing a search for a beachfront property and having to open dozens of links only to find you have to drive to the beach. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/11 "2024-12-26T14:29:40Z")
What is your listing number? Iā€™d be happy to look at your photos and give my opinion as a full time wheelchair user. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/12 "2024-12-26T14:34:13Z")
What is your HE number? I always start with the wheelchair icon in the groups to join of interest. Not a lot of help, but it is a start. Many years ago I belonged to a site that had only wheelchair accessible homes. Maybe HE could start a new site for this. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/13 "2024-12-26T14:39:48Z")
Hi Danny, Where is your home? What is the HE number? ---
**Author:** ![MervynWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MervynWalker](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MervynWalker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/14 "2024-12-26T14:45:29Z")
#371233 ---
**Author:** ![MervynWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MervynWalker](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MervynWalker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/15 "2024-12-26T14:46:31Z")
Im updating photos of shower, access ramps etc. Will be done in a few days. ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/16 "2024-12-26T15:26:41Z")
> **[Home exchange: Vancouver - Andrea's home - Greater Vancouver/Canada -...](https://www.homeexchange.com/holiday-home/2227666)** > > The Clubhouse is a beautiful, newly built self-contained modern studio retreat located on our beautiful corner lot property in E ---
**Author:** ![quad2travel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/homeexchange/user_avatar/forum.homeexchange.com/quad2travel/32/8024_2.png) [@quad2travel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/quad2travel)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/17 "2024-12-26T15:28:42Z")
Have you seen this home in Vancouver? We stayed there this year. It was absolutely beautiful and 100% accessible. ---
**Author:** ![MervynWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MervynWalker](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MervynWalker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/wheelchair-accessible-homes/5696/18 "2024-12-26T15:30:29Z")
No we havenā€™t ā€¦ thank you very much. Will get in touch with them. Really appreciate it.