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Accessible handicap bathtubs have been available for
a while now. The bathtub shown on the left is manufactured by Unique
Bathing Supplies, Inc. , located in New
York. Most of these handicap bathtubs are easily installed with little remodeling
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also come with add-ons such as jacuzzi jets and heaters for disability therapy needs. The
controls are readily accessible if you have limited mobility and the door entry
is great if you are confined to a wheel chair. The bathtub door seals on these units are either
mechanically sealed by air inflation or pressure sealed when closing.
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The handicap bathtub picture on the right is offered
by Bath
Ease and their company is located in the State of Florida. This is one of
several models and colors available from The Bath Ease Company.
This model tends to look more like a spa then a
bathtub. You will have to contact the company directly to receive a price quote
on their products. ( Brrn does not endorse
these products and all information is provided as a means for you to compare
product lines ) Please contact each company listed for more information on these
bathtubs.)
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There
is another smaller version of these handicap bathtubs available from
Safety Bath Inc of Canada (pictured at
left). This disability accessible bathtub is a little bigger than a
washing machine and fits in a more compact area. this is great for
smaller homes, condominiums or mobile homes. |
As with the other 2 units, you will have to contact
the manufacturer for a price quote on this bathtub.
Other sites you may want to visit online include
Premier Bathrooms USA ,
Safety Tubs Direct ,
Rane Bathing Systems.
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Finally there is another option for transforming
your existing bathtub into a walk in bathtub. This is accomplished by cutting
out an disability access about 2 foot wide from the front of your
fiberglass or porcelain bathtub. The walk thru area is completely
renovated and professionally refinished smooth to look original. This service is available by a few bathtub
refinishing companies throughout the USA. This type of handicap renovation does not include an
disability access
door, so you will only be able to use your bathtub as a handicap shower.
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