Wounded Warrior Home Project

As the son of a veteran, I have a strong appreciation of those who have served. Especially those who have served in environments where they put their bodies and lives on the line. Many have come back home with disabilities and deserve the best that we can offer to make their lives better. Which is why I was very pleased to learn about The Wounded Warrior Home Project at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. The goal of the project is to create housing for wounded soldiers and their families so they can recover both physically and emotionally. So far two homes have been built with the goal to build many more. The pictures above show one of the homes and its accessible entrance. The front porch gives plenty of space and is covered with a roof with skylights. Once inside, the foyer is spacious and the flooring throughout the house is wheelchair friendly.

As you can see from the big image on the floor, this kitchen is wheelchair accessible. I believe the image is there to demonstrate turning radius during an open house. Cabinet front under the sink and other areas can be removed to make those areas roll-under. Other features include adjustable counter heights, drawer style dishwasher, and loop handle cabinet hardware.

The bathrooms are are spacious with roll-in showers, ADA toilets, and roll-under sinks. As can be seen in the picture above, cabinets can be rolled out from under the sinks.

These homes are a great example of how design can have a positive affect on lives. Making little everyday things like using the bathroom and leaving the house a non-chore. Allowing the soldier to focus on more important things. These are very nice homes that aren’t fancy, but feel like a home. Visit The Wounded Warrior Home Project website to learn more and view more pictures www.woundedwarrior.org .