The ADA covers multiple bathroom features, from sinks, toilets and tubs to doorway width, grab bars, heights for lights and switches and many other elements.

I vaguely remember you guys wrote about installing grab bars in a shower. My husband's always been a pretty handy guy, and maybe he could do the work himself if I can convince him it should be done.

Typically, grab bars should be as high as the user needs, but the rule of thumb is 33 to 36 inches off the ground, including for bathrooms and showers, according to the ADA.

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Safety solutions Install grab bars in showers and tubs and next to toilets so you don't reach for towel bars, sliding glass doors, or other unstable fixtures. Replace slippery bathroom floors with ...