• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Adverticia

Advertising Strategies for Today's Media World

  • Home
  • Topics
    • Business Tips
    • Construction
    • Family
    • Furniture
    • Health
    • Swimming Pools
    • Technology
    • The Arts
  • Ask a Question
  • Contact

Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 1

Last updated on May 16, 2019 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

man with prosthetic leg at pool

People with disabilities face plenty of challenges as they go about their daily lives, whether it’s navigating the aisles at the grocery store in motorized carts or figuring out the complexities of securing safe, reliable transportation. Considering the stress and discomfort they so often face, these folks deserve a chance to be able to relax and unwind just like everyone else. Unfortunately, even finding comfortable ways to enjoy recreational facilities can be difficult for those who are disabled.

father with young boy with disability

With up to 50 million disabled residents in the United States alone, making sure there are accessible amenities for them to use should be a high priority. Anyone who can reasonably afford to make accommodations for their special needs ought to seek out ways to do so. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has made it mandatory for many public spaces to be more user-friendly for people with disabilities, but what about private spaces, like backyard swimming pools?

Even though it may not be a legal requirement, adding some specialized features to your pool to make it handicap accessible could open up an exciting door of opportunity. Once these improvements are finished, your pool could become a way for you to enhance the lives of your disabled friends and family members. In this article series, we’ll offer you some practical tips for making your pool an ideal recreation spot for those who have disabilities.

family with child with disability in pool

Both New Pools & Existing Pools can be Successfully Transformed

Some people are under the impression that you have to start from scratch with a brand new swimming pool if you’re going to be able to make it handicap accessible. Thankfully, that’s not at all the case. Though it’s less complicated to start out making sure a pool is ADA-compliant to begin with when you put it in your yard, existing pools can also be modified so disabled people can use them. How successful these adjustment efforts prove to be will depend in large part on your budget and how much space is available inside and around the pool for you to add the necessary handicap accessibility features. Any extra time, money, and effort expended in this endeavor will be well worth it when you see how much joy your thoughtful additions bring to the lives of the people you love who have disabilities.

elderly disabled woman desires to go into pool

Adding Disability Accommodations to Your Pool Can Increase Your Whole Home’s Value

Besides the obvious short-term benefit of getting to help out your disabled family members and friends who may want to use your pool, there’s an additional long term benefit you may want to keep in mind. It could end up greatly increasing the value of your home. That’s because, should you ever choose to sell it, your home with a handicap accessible pool will fit relatively rare criteria that certain people are hoping to find. If there’s a person with a disabled family member who’s in the market for a home with a pool that’s turnkey ready for their unique situation, your home will automatically be at the top of their list. Since you’ve already made the investment in the handicap accessible equipment, they’ll likely be willing to pay a higher price than they would if they had to buy a home with a pool that lacked such accommodations.

young disabled man wants to go swimming

In our next article in this series, we’ll take an in-depth look at some of the specific features you’ll want to include in your pool to make it handicap accessible.

woman assisting elderly lady in pool

Read More About Swimming Pools

  • Swimwear Tips for Pool Owners
  • Pool Safety for Dogs: The Top Seven Things You Should Know

Lyon Financial

Since 1979 Lyon Financial has made the backyard resort dream come true for over 400,000 families across the U.S. Through our solid relationships with more than 3,000 pool contractors and our continued commitment to putting our clients first, we have built a reputation as the first choice in providing pool financing solutions. For more information, visit lyonfinancial.net or call (877) 754-5966 today.

Filed Under: Family, Health, Swimming Pools

Additional Articles

woman with disability at swimming pool
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 4
woman with disability at pool
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 3
helping young woman with disability at pool
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 2
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 2
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 1

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

twelve − 6 =



Primary Sidebar

Lyon Financial
X10 Home Automation

Featured Articles

  • Avoiding Common Pool Service Problems
  • Annual Maintenance for Your Pool
  • A Rainbow of Yuck: What You Need To Know About Pool Algae
  • 5 Simple Ways To Reduce Swimming Pool Water Loss
  • 5 Reasons To Have Your New Swimming Pool Installed This Fall
  • 3 More Steps Toward Getting Ready for Your Pool Design Consultation
  • 3 Steps Toward Being Ready for Your Pool Design Consultation
  • What You Need to Know About Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • Why a Swimming Pool Is a Great Addition to a Healthy Lifestyle
  • How To Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water, Part 1
  • How To Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water, Part 2
Lyon Financial

Popular Articles

  • Stop Hiding Your Phone Number, Walmart.com
  • Dance Studio Management Software Review
  • Should I Use Ipe or Teak?: Two High End Lumbers Explained
  • How do They Get Those Surgical Instruments So Clean?
  • Are Your Shoulder Blades Crooked?
  • Septic Tank Pumping in Mooresville, NC
  • Maxtrix: Bunk Beds with Unlimited Options
  • Top 3 Household Hazards for Kids
  • Getting Started with X10 Home Automation
Lyon Financial

Reader Feedback

  • Alice Carroll on Choosing a Lumber Supplier
  • climbing training Ipswich on Choosing a Licensed Arborist – Quality Tree Service
  • Shammy Peterson on Choosing a Licensed Arborist – Quality Tree Service
  • arborist reports South Auckland on Choosing a Licensed Arborist – Quality Tree Service
  • Erika Brady on Choosing a Licensed Arborist – Quality Tree Service
Lyon Financial

Copyright © 2023 Sozo Firm Inc · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer · Sitemap