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From the Universal Design Newsletter – Originally published April 2003
Profile Hand Dryer
The Profile Dryer from American Specialties Inc. measures four inches from wall to front, making it a surface-mounted air dryer to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines protruding object requirements. Featuring no-touch, energy-efficient operation, self-ad-justing time-out and fail safe “off” protection and universal voltage, the Profile Dryer sends 183 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of warm air through dual tamper-re-sistant jets to dry hands in less than 25 seconds. Hand Dryer The one-piece stamped cover measures 10” H x 14” W x 4” D and is available in white, grey, black, almond, desert sand, bright stainless steel or satin stainless steel. American Specialties also offers a smaller model, the Profile Compact, that measures 9.7” H x 9.2” W x 4” D and delivers 140 CFM of warm air.
American Specialties Inc.
441 Saw Mill River Rd.
Yonkers, NY 10701-4913
Phone: 914.476.9000
Fax: 914.476.0688
www.americanspecialties.com
Portable Wheelchair Lift
The Ascension portable wheelchair lift provides access to stages, platforms, and risers for individuals with disabilities, eliminating the need for permanent access equipment or ramps. Available in front opening and side opening models, the compact lift moves easily to serve multiple locations, is self-con-tained, operates quietly and plugs into a standard wall outlet (120V). No building alterations or site preparations are required. Covered by a 10year drive train warranty, the Ascension portable wheelchair lift can be customized with such features as elongated toggle switches, international power supply, custom colors and stairbridges for access over stairsteps.
3526 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
PO Box 40020
Tucson, AZ 85717-0020
Phone: 520.881.3993
Phone: 800.459.0400
Fax: 520.881.4983
E-mail: sales@wheelchairlift.com
www.wheelchairlift.com
Sliding Drawer-Style Dishwasher
The award-winning DishDrawer¨ as featured in the Home for the Next 50 Years, from Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc. is an ergonomic and economical dishwasher that opens like a drawer, offering easier access, improved visibility and less movement in opening, closing, loading and unloading. The double DishDrawer models act as two separate units that allow for cleaning of delicate glassware and china in one drawer and heavily soiled baking dishes, pots, pans and utensils in another drawer during the same wash cycle. The ultra quiet DishDrawer features adjustable water pressure dials and a flow-through dispenser that pre-mixes the detergent with water. A small load uses as little as 1.8 gallons of water per cycle. The front of the unit can be finished in a variety of materials, including wood, laminate or paneling, to integrate with existing cabinetry. The DishDrawer is also available as a single unit and comes with a two-year parts and labor warranty.
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc.
27 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949.790.8900
Phone: 800.863.5394
Fax: 949.790.8911
Front-Loading Washer and Dryer
Miele Inc. recently introduced its Novotronic W1986 washing machine, as featured in the Home for the Next 50 Years, with a front-loading porthole for easier access. With easy-to-reach knobs and touch button controls, the unusually quiet unit features a hydromatic wash system, countdown display and delay start options, extended wash programs, DualTherm internal heater, high spin speeds, fault indicators, a cast iron cradle and hydraulic suspension. The Novotronic comes in white porcelain enamel and can be stacked with the front-loading No v otr onic clothes dryer, which features 13 drying programs (11 moisture Front-loading washer and dryer based and two timed), interim drying stage indicators, three-stage filtration, interior light and a low temperature option.
Miele, Inc.
9 Independence Way
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.419.9898
Phone: 800.843.7231
Fax: 609.419.4298
www.miele.com