That challenge is compounded if the goal is to make a kitchen that's wheelchair accessible. The good news is that such investments also tick all the necessary boxes when it comes to making a home ...

Joseph Slaninka's Roslyn Heights home includes an accessible kitchen. Credit: J. Conrad Williams Jr. I told [a real estate agent] I need side-by-side units because I can't reach in my wheelchair.

The home, specifically adapted to meet Ohmer's needs, marks a significant milestone for the veteran and his family, who have been living in a non-wheelchair-accessible home for years. The new home ...