1. Site Selection: Start by selecting a site that has easy access to main roads, hospitals, and transportation, which will make it easier for people with disabilities to access the villa.
2. Ramp Access: The entrance of the villa should have a ramp, a stair lift or an elevator that enables wheelchair users to access the different levels of the villa.
3. Parking Spaces: Design the parking in a way that provides enough space for the use of wheelchairs, for example, space to manoeuvre between vehicles.
4. Wider Doors: Wide doors should be installed to allow people with disabilities to easily and comfortably pass through the villa's doorways.
5. Level Flooring: The flooring should be level, as possible, to make it easier for wheelchair users to navigate around.
6. Adapted Bathrooms: Ensure that one or more of the bathrooms in the villa have the proper adaptations for people with disabilities, including grab bars and sufficient space to manoeuvre wheelchairs.
7. Well-Lit Interiors: The villa's interiors should be bright and well-lit, making it easier for people with vision problems to navigate their way around.
8. Lower Cabinets and Counters: Some of the kitchen cabinets and counters should be located lower to accommodate people in wheelchairs.
9. Handrails: Install handrails in specific areas such as corridors and stairs, which will provide support for people with mobility issues.
10. Communication Assistance: Install hand-free communication devices in rooms throughout the villa to aid with day-to-day communication for disabled individuals.
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