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Monday, September 7, 2026

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Hana Kimura

Contributing Writer

Hana Kimura covers Communities, Development and Living.

Articles by Hana Kimura

Concrete ramp landing edge and curb detail

Outdoor Ramp Slope and Landing Requirements, Explained

Hana Kimura

Community meeting room set for a peer support skills class, no people present

Independent Living Skills Programs and Peer Support, Explained

Hana Kimura

Comparison chart of three supported living arrangements

Group Homes, Supported Living, and Living Alone: Options Compared

Hana Kimura

Lever door handle on a wide entry door beside a ramped threshold

An Entryway Setup That Works for Mobility Devices

Hana Kimura

Neighbor admiring tall raised garden beds on a sunny backyard patio

Accessible Gardening: Raised Beds and Adaptive Tools

Hana Kimura

Inspector examining a residential elevator shaft opening

Home Elevator vs. Vertical Platform Lift: A Comparison

Hana Kimura

Weekly pill organizer with AM and PM compartments open on a kitchen shelf

How to Manage Medication Schedules at Home Safely

Hana Kimura

Infographic glossary of accessible housing listing terms

How to Read Accessible Listing Terms Like Roll-In Shower and Step-Free

Hana Kimura

Unbranded smart speaker with soft light ring on a wooden nightstand beside a lamp

Smart Home Devices That Support Independent Living

Hana Kimura

Curb-free tiled roll-in shower with handheld showerhead

Walk-In Tub vs. Roll-In Shower: How to Choose

Hana Kimura

Bright single-level open-plan home interior with wide doorless openings

What a Universal Design Home Actually Includes

Hana Kimura

Leasing agent measuring a wide apartment doorway with a tape measure

What to Check on an Accessible Apartment Tour, Room by Room

Hana Kimura