If you're working on making your parents' home more wheelchair-friendly, sit down in the chair yourself and try to navigate the house. Brush your teeth, put on some water to boil, hang up a coat -- all from the wheelchair. It will give you a very clear idea of which changes are most important to tackle.
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Wheelchair Reality Check
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