065 - Designing accessible kitchens and simple things to implement in all kitchen design with Adam Thomas

In this episode Adam Thomas talks about accessible kitchen design, he describes some simple adaptations that can be considered in all kitchens and talks about more complex adaptations.

Adam Thomas is an independent design consultant, acknowledged as a world leader in universal kitchen design. Through over 40 years of personal experience and research, his kitchen designs have been transforming homes across the country. Adam's ambition is to change the face of accessible kitchen design and enable access for all, by designing flexible, high quality kitchens with a full choice of colours and materials.

Adam uses innovative design solutions to set new standards in his field. Working with private clients and stakeholders such as Case Managers, Architects, Personal Injury Solicitors and Occupational Therapists he develops unique, tailored accessible kitchens that allow people to live independently in safe surroundings with significantly improved quality of life.

Adam is a specialist consultant to a number of ground-breaking initiatives working towards disability equality in housing, and writes for newspapers and magazines. He is a Visiting Lecturer, and provides tailored training for small groups of professionals. He also supports expert witnesses with consultancy services, as a subject matter expert in accessible kitchen design.

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