Small measurement mistakes make home safety equipment harder to use: a ramp that’s too steep to push up, a cane set an inch too low, a grab bar where a hand can’t reach it. These free tools help families and caregivers get the numbers right before buying or installing. They follow the 2010 ADA Standards where those apply and common clinical fitting rules elsewhere — and a physical or occupational therapist can always fine-tune them for the person who will use them.

Planning a safer home

Most falls at home happen in the bathroom, on stairs and at entrances. Start where the risk is highest: check grab bar placement in the bathroom, plan a ramp for any entry with steps, and make sure mobility aids are the right height. Our home safety checklists cover the rest of the house room by room.