We improved our home’s accessibility with new door handles.
We replaced all our door handles to improve accessibility for Steve early in our ALS journey. We chose this lever style door handle because Steve couldn’t turn a standard doorknob. Steve was able to push the handles down allowing him to open doors. He also could grab the levers well enough to close the doors. This gave Steve added independence while he could still walk.
| Steve’s ALS stage | Early, Middle |
|---|---|
| Home modification permanence | Permanent |
| ALS toolboxes |
We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
Copyright 2025-2026 | Steve Hughes, Data on Wheels
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