Accessible News

Architects and Designers, Check Out Our New REVIT File

2014-07-16T12:06:00.002-07:00

Please check out our Website's Architect and Designer RESOURCE Page and scroll down to the REVIT file of our Adjust-a-Sink.

Based on requests, we have created this file to assist you in designing our great product into your project.

Check Out This Article!

2014-05-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Check out the "Safety Comes First" article about facility safety and featuring the Adjust-a-Sink in the June issue of McKnight's Assisted Living.

If you would like a PDF copy of the article, please contact us and we'll send it to you!

Attention Good-Sam Facilities!

2014-04-09T11:57:00.003-07:00

The Adjust-a-Sink is a Good Samaritan Society Approved Product. Please contact us for details and references from other Good-Sam facilities who have installed and use the Adjust-a-Sink.

Updated Installation Instructions

2014-01-22T12:29:00.000-08:00

If you have just ordered, or will be ordering an Adjust-a-Sink, please check out the updated installation instructions available via both our Home Page and the Architectural Resource Page (Bottom Left). These instructions provide an easy to read, step by step guide on the proper installation of the Adjust-a-Sink.

Adjust-a-Sink: Perfect for ANY Level of Care

2013-11-11T06:01:00.000-08:00

Customers ask if an Adjust-a-Sink is needed if the level of care is Assisted or Independent Living. The answer is definitely YES. While the Adjust-a-Sink is a “must” for skilled care and dementia salons and tub rooms, the product is just as needed in the salons for more independent seniors. It works perfectly with a standard salon chair, and the full 12” range of adjustment ensures a perfect, safe and comfortable fit up between the resident’s neck and the shampoo bowl.

Plumbing Certifications 101

2013-09-03T06:08:00.000-07:00

August 26, 2013

Plumbing certifications 101

Dave Shusterich

Administrators have to consider products and renovations with the actual end user in mind. I work with many facilities during a remodel or new construction project as it relates to the plumbing products they are purchasing. Administrators need to be aware of what products are designed to be conducive to the physical requirements of their residents.

In addition, the administrator should be aware of their city or state's plumbing code requirements. Ask: Are the products that are specified certified to the applicable standards to ensure a “to code” installation and a safe work environment for their employees and residents?

For example, in our case, an administrator will be comparing a standard shampoo sink designed for the able bodied, versus an adjustable, ergonomic sink designed for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Adjust-a-Sink® is an adjustable height shampoo bowl normally installed in the salon or tub rooms in skilled nursing facilities. Recently, we attained cUPC listing, assuring that the product is in compliance with the applicable plumbing codes for the US and Canada. This listing is extremely important to ensure the safety and reliability of the product for its end users, the residents of senior care facilities throughout North America.

It is critical for the buyers of such products to be aware of the required certifications of the equipment and fixtures they use for the care of their residents. By doing so, they will be providing their employees, subcontractors and residents the safest work and living environment possible.

Designers, architects and vendors are a great source for the substantive data necessary to make these important facility design and product procurement decisions.

cUPC listing certification is costly and time consuming to attain, yet it ensures the safety and reliability of the product for its end users.

Dave Shusterich is the president of Accessible Systems.

Adjust-a-Sink is Now cUPC Listed

2013-07-23T10:07:00.003-07:00

The Adjust-a-Sink is now cUPC Listed, File #5496 - Our product is compliant with the following codes:

Uniform Plumbing Code
National Plumbing Code of Canada
International Plumbing Code

Check out our listing certificate on this website.

New 550 Faucet Handle!

2013-03-13T06:46:00.000-07:00

The Marble Products 550 Faucet Handle Has Been Redesigned! It is now chrome and with its new shape, much easier to use.....all for the same price.

MP 3000W Bowl with 1729 Vacuum Breaker

and new 550 Faucet

Cabinets for the Sink

2013-01-23T07:31:00.002-08:00

We offer two cabinets especially designed to work with the Adjust-a-Sink product. The cabinets are made by Collins Mfg. and come in (8) standard laminate colors. Please contact us for more information or visit the Accessory Product Page under the Resource button on our Home Page.

We Ship Via Fed Ex Ground

2012-10-08T07:39:00.001-07:00

We have shipped our product using Fed Ex Ground for well over ten years and have had excellent success with using this service - to date, we have never had our product arrive to the customer damaged. This ensures you receive your Adjust-a-Sink in perfect condition!

Hair Traps

2012-09-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

We offer two types of Hair Traps. In many cases, your choice of the two (Cast Iron or Polyethylene) depends upon your local code requirements. Both of these "hair traps" have been successfully tested and used with our product. Other devices may be used, however, we cannot verify their performance when used with the Adjust-a-Sink, and we cannot be responsible for any adverse effect their use would have on our sink product.

If you have any questions regarding the use of hair traps with our product, please call us at 1-866-938-4608.

Custom Laminate Colors

2012-08-08T12:06:00.000-07:00

Our Standard Laminate Colors are Black, White and Almond. We can also provide the Adjust-a-Sink in a Custom Laminate Color. All we need is the manufacturer and their product number. The up-charge is $95 per unit and there is an approximate 4 week lead-time for the product when using a custom color.

Don't Forget The Tub Room

2012-04-26T22:25:00.002-07:00

Don’t forget about the Tub Room in the facility! Besides the salon, many designers and architects are including the Adjust-a-Sink, along with a tub and shower, in the Tub Room at the facility.

Adjust-a-Sink Displays at Leading Age TX, 5/21 & 5/22

2012-04-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

Adjust-a-Sink to display at the Leading Age Texas Trade Show on May 21^st and 22^nd. The show will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. Be sure to stop by our booth #511 and see the great Adjust-a-Sink product!