It is an undisputed fact that the average age of the American citizen is increasing. Because of this there is a growing need in the health care industries. How does this effect your restaurant? Your restaurant needs to reflect the change in demographic or else your business may become obsolete.
The Baby Boomer generation is reaching the age where they need special accommodations to satisfy their needs. A large portion of the population needs mobility assistance in the form of walkers, wheelchairs, or canes. Your restaurant needs to allow adequate space for people with poor mobility to easily get to and from the table. Provide extra space for walkways and do not crowd chairs around tables. You should be able to remove just one chair from a table to make room for a wheelchair. Table height is another thing to consider when designing for an elderly clientele. Pub tables and bar height tables may not be the best choice as they are too high to pull a wheelchair up to. Also, it can be difficult for the elderly to climb onto a bar stool.
If you keep in mind the population you are serving and cater your furniture around their needs, you will have no problem when it comes to providing an excellent experience for people with disabilities and special needs.
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