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IKEA has introduced a new line of accessible home products that offer a lot of style for a low price. The line is from Bäsingen and includes step stools, shower chair, toilet paper holders, towel rods, and a shower shelf that double as grab bars.
These products are sturdy, easy to grip, and feature soft edges, non-slip feet and holes for drainage. The minimalistic design is beautiful, not something you put away and hide.
And they are affordable too, with prices starting at $11.99 to $38.99.
IKEA has a strong commitment to making their products, services, and digital experiences accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
They are committed to making their website and other digital platforms accessible. They are also developing new digital accessibility initiatives, including sign language interpretation tools and assistive technologies for libraries.
In store they provide accessibility accommodations like complimentary manual wheelchairs and offer accessibility services for customers with special needs, such as personal shoppers and accessible parking.
They also partner with ThisAbles for add-on solutions for their designs, making them easier to use by people with disabilities. Users can download ‘templates’ and 3D-print a range of hacks for already existing, popular IKEA products. For example, the MEGA SWITCH that can turn off the RANARP lamp without the need for precise use of fingers. Or the STUFF READER that enables visually impaired people to quickly locate content on their KALLAX shelves. There’s even a FINGER BRUSH that makes it easier for those who can’t grasp a regular brush.
IKEA Canada has a rule on accessible customer service, emphasizing providing goods and services to people with disabilities in a way that respects independence, dignity, integration, and equal opportunity.
So the next time you are looking to outfit your home take a look at what they can offer!