The town of Murphys is found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. The old world charm of Murphys is rich in gold mining history, beautiful scenery, art galleries, fine dining, theatre, and many interesting shops. In addition, the area is rivaling Napa Valley as a vinyard and winery destination.
The Victoria Inn has 16 guest rooms and among them is a cozy and spacious, accessible cottage room. The cottage has convenient ADA parking with a courtyard nestled just outside the door. The room has maneuvering space with a roll-in shower and roll under sink while all public areas at the Inn’s ground floor are completely accessible including breakfast dining room and parlor.
Refashioning an existing product to make it easier to use by all persons takes a great deal of intuitive thinking. Two innovative designers, Changduk Kim and Youngki Hong of South Korea, have practically reinvented the toilet by creating their universal toilet.
Both commode and lavatory come as a set. Transfer from a wheelchair takes a forward approach and the lavatory has handles to grasp and a breastplate to lean onto. The universal toilet can also be used as a conventional toilet with the sink’s breastplate serving as a backrest. There are many advantages to the universal toilet. First, the universal toilet requires a quarter less room than the standard ADA bathroom stall with its 5′ x 5′ turning space. Second, stigmas are removed making the dedicated “handicap” bathroom stall unnecessary because all users use the same stall. Third, the universal toilet conserves water by recycling water from wash basin to toilet bowl.
The designers are still in the process of manufacturing their product so the universal toilet is not yet on the market. Who knows? We may some day see their design in public restrooms, and bath and plumbing showrooms.
Check out the video below and/or the website at www.universal-toilet.com and let me know if you feel this is a workable design (post your comments in the “leave a comment” field below the video).
NorthrupStation is a departure from the ordinary. The room interiors are mod with a bold color pallet. The vibe is hip and fun. Get to know the neighborhood with its coffee shops, microbrews, boutiques, and world class restaurants not far from the lobby doors. Or, stroll onto the streetcar that runs out front of Northrup Station and explore a few of Portlands other neighborhoods. Streetcar tokens are free to guests.
Of the seventeen rooms, three are completely accessible and on the ground floor. These spacious rooms each have kitchenettes, office space with computer and wifi, and an inviting living area with comfy sofa and chairs. The ADA bathrooms have plenty of manuevering room and the shower is a roll-in with a 3/4 inch lip. Should you tire of dining out take the elevator to the roof-top garden where the hotel has supplied bbq grills (you supply the steaks) for a more home cooked option.
The town of Murphys is found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. The old world charm of Murphys is rich in gold mining history, beautiful scenery, art galleries, fine dining, theatre, and many interesting shops. In addition, the area is rivaling Napa Valley as a vinyard and winery destination.
Refashioning an existing product to make it easier to use by all persons takes a great deal of intuitive thinking. Two innovative designers, Changduk Kim and Youngki Hong of South Korea, have practically reinvented the toilet by creating their universal toilet.
