Kitchen Counters

Varying the counter height will make the kitchen an easier place for individuals with handicaps, taller adults and shorter children to work in. Making the counter corners rounded will reduce the occurrence of people bumping into them.

The usual height at the top of a wheelchair armrest is approximately 29″. This measurement is important so you can customize countertop height. The recommended countertop height is a minimum of 28″ and should be no higher than 34″ (32″ is preferred).

Space for knees requires at least a 24″ height from the floor and approximately 30″ in width.

For a 24″ standard countertop depth, the first 16″ is considered to be easy access for the user—the remainder is useful for storage.

via Accessibility Professionals