ADA For Lodging: Best Practices and Standards

Housekeeping

• Ensure the shower head is placed at its lowest level on the rod.

• Ensure toiletry items are placed within reach limits for those with limited reach range.

• Towels must be within reach range -no higher than 48 inches.

• Do not place towels on the grab bars. (Note pg. 10)

• Provide a rubberized bath mat for bathrooms. This will help prevent wheelchairs from sliding during transfers and provides greater stability for standing guests.

• If a room is rearranged by the guest with a disability staying multiple nights, do not relocate the furniture until checkout.

• Coffee pots should be easily connected and operated within reach ranges.

• Cleaning carts should be placed to the side of the hallways so guests using wheelchairs have space to pass.

• Reminder: Do not place any tables, furniture, or other items on the pull-side of the door to the room, which could prevent a person from opening/closing the door. (18 inches clear required)