Which Areas of the Home Pose Most Difficulties for Adults with Motor Disabilities?

The objective of this research was to determine the most difficult areas of the home for adults with motor disabilities. Descriptive analyses were developed using the database ( n = 66) of the Home Assessment of Environment Interaction instrument in the cities of Quebec and Montreal and their suburbs. Despite the general belief that the bathroom is the most difficult space, the results showed the entrance to a home to be the most difficult area, followed by exterior components (mailbox, car, garbage cans). This paper highlights the significant problems that modern homes in this region of Canada present for adults with motor disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]