Kitchens

Information about kitchens for children and adults with muscular dystrophy, and other related conditions.

(This information can also be found in chapter 16 'Kitchens' from the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Adaptations Manual, 2nd edition.)

Topics covered in this section:

• Design criteria
• Designing for people with neuromuscular conditions
• What is the ideal size of kitchen?
• Layout of kitchen units and appliances
• Units and worktop height adjustability
• Sinks
• Surfaces
• Worktops
• Ovens, accessories & hobs
• Kitchen goods
• Storage
• Laundry
• Electrics
• Suppliers of specialist kitchens/services

To see a guide to the factors that should be considered by the disabled person, the community occupational therapist and the architectural designer when kitchen adaptations are being planned, please download this pdf: Kitchens (102 kb)

Suppliers' contact details

If you would like the contact details of any of the suppliers referred to in the article, please visit the link below.

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