Model Home
Rancho's Model Home first opened in 1976. Thanks to a grant from The Rancho Foundation and the efforts of our Department of Building Crafts, the Model Home has recently been renovated. The Model Home showcases a variety of Assistive Technology solutions ranging from simple to complex. Commercially available products paired with Universal Design principals are used to create an accessible living environment. Here are some highlights:
Kitchen
Accesible cooking supplies, work surfaces, and appliances maximize independence in the kitchen.
Accesible cooking supplies, work surfaces, and appliances maximize independence in the kitchen.
Bathroom
This large bathroom is ideal for someone requiring total assistance with self-care tasks.
This large bathroom is ideal for someone requiring total assistance with self-care tasks.
Laundry
An adapted laundry facility enables home management activities.
An adapted laundry facility enables home management activities.
Bathroom
Simple adaptations increase safety and maintain independence.
Simple adaptations increase safety and maintain independence.
Bedroom
Simple adaptations increase safety and maintain independence.
Simple adaptations increase safety and maintain independence.
Living Room
Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL) systems provide independent control of electronic devices for persons with a range of physical limitations.
Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL) systems provide independent control of electronic devices for persons with a range of physical limitations.
California Telephone Access Prog.
A variety of adaptive telephone equipment and services are available at no cost to residents in California with disabilities. CTAP has loaned equipment for demonstration and evaluation.