Ojakian Commons

Independent Apartment Living for People with Disabilities

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Ojakian Commons has been designed and developed in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter and Regan Development Corporation. The development partnership has put the needs of those living with disabilities first. Ojakian Commons will offer the residents at the complex wonderful benefits. The National MS Society will provide a multitude of programming opportunities on-site at Ojakian Commons.

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The building meets or exceeds ADA Standards and includes these additional upgrade features

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BARRIER FREE APARTMENT ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

• Automated door openers on apartment entry doors

• 42″ wide doors throughout apartment

• Hard surface and ceramic tile floors for ease of living

• Custom horizontal sliding energy efficient windows for easy opening

• Linen closets with slide out shelving

• Accessible light and thermostat controls

• Additional electric outlets in bedrooms

 

BATHROOMS:

• Accessible transfers shower units and some roll in shower units

• Accessible mirrors

• Additional grab bars

• Slide out shelving

 

KITCHENS:

• Accessible kitchen cabinets with roll under access, slide out shelving and Lazy Susan setup

• Easy access side by side accessible refrigerator / freezer with automatic ice maker

• Front control range / oven

• Dishwasher

• Countertop Microwave

 

COMMON AREAS:

• Automated door openers on building entry doors

• Hardwood and ceramic tile floors for easier movement

• 42″ wide doors throughout building

• Railings in all public hallways

• Automatic light sensors in common areas

• Automated openers for trash chute