Check out your description please. Repetitive.

Im so sorry for you all especially your daughter:( Right now the divided step/ramp looks like the step part is too narrow and the ramp part to steep. could you return it to all steps and then make a more gradual ramp going to the left and then turning back to right?

Some landscape in front of that could make an attractive although longer way to your front door for your daughter. A metal roof sounds like a great idea!

If your ramp is steeper than the recommended slope for a wheelchair-user, I'd fix that. If your daughter's accident was relatively recent, she might be relying on a lot of your help, but ultimately, become more independent. Being able to get in and out of the house safely on her own is important. I read somewhere that how limited a handicapped person is dependent on the environment. Being able to go outside without help may be a matter of the slope of the ramp.

If you pulled the porch out to the edge of the roof, you'd get another foot or so.

I tried to edit my post removing repetition, but unsuccessfully. Will try again.

Yes, we are planning a complete remodel of the front of the house, and rebuilding the ramp is just one part of the project. We’re struggling to envision the best design to achieve the greatest impact. Since this renovation is a significant investment, I want to make sure every decision enhances the overall look of the house

I work with peole in wheechairs mostly adults but the nneds are often the same for all ages . A ramp easily used with a non motorized wheelchair I have installed raised bed gardens along the entry to the 12 units we have so clients can do a bit of gardening I am sure your duaghter would love thtT IMO no steps to the front door just a proper sloped ramp for eceryone with a good solid railing on both sides . IMO the look of the house is 2nd to function. NOt sure how badly she has been injured but the bump out idea can work but please get familiar with ADA compliant spaces everywhere inside and out. I totally agree the independant fuction should be the top priority Get some real help from agencies that are available to help with all the rquirements for her to have a happy life..

Thank you for the advice. Due to my daughter's condition, she is unable to move independently in her wheelchair and requires assistance with everything, so the ramp we use to get her into the house can be steeper than a standard one. The reason we wanted the bump-out is to create more space for her equipment in her room, making it easier to move her around, use the lift, etc. Unfortunately, her accident happened 12 years ago, and in our state, getting assistance is nearly impossible. We can manage the expenses, but I just don’t know how to make this unattractive house look nicer.

I would consult an architect who has done work on homes for people with disabilities. All the suggestions here may be great but not be the best for your situation.

From Google:

• Mikiten Architecture: This firm is led by Erick Mikiten, a wheelchair-using architect, and Elisa Mikiten, who trained in universal design at the Adaptive Environments Center. They specialize in universal design, accessible architecture, and aging-in-place.
• Adaptive Architecture: This firm provides architectural services for residential and commercial clients. They design fully-accessible homes that incorporate universal design principles.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America: This organization has on-staff architects who specialize in accessible design. They help develop building codes and standards for the nation.
• Studio Pacifica: This Seattle-based firm is led by Braitmayer, a lifelong wheelchair user.
• David Baker Architects: This firm specializes in accessibility and inclusion in housing design.

I'm showing one of many ideas below which include a residential platform lift (on the right side) instead of a ramp. You didn't mention anything about the windows but with the bump-out you'll need new windows and perhaps you can also replace the one on the porch with 2 .

You'll probably have to consult an architect for all of these plans and also to insure you respect the norms for the ramp which I'm not aware of. But here's an idea showing a ramp.

No suggestions on your house, but, I am wondering if your daughter completed school after her accident. Our dear friends' son was home for the summer. The first thing he wanted to do was go and see his friends at the pond. There was a swing rope, which all the kids had used for years. He went off and didn't come up. His friends saved him, but he would never have any control, except speech, breathing on his own, and one small part of his right hand that he could feel. I don't have to tell you about all the rest. Anyway, he desperately wanted to go back to college, but his needs demanded a school which could provide for him. Lots of research, and he did go to Boston University, graduated and stayed for law school, where he met his wife. He and she married, have two children (again a struggle), both have very successful law practices.

Just wanted to share his story, in case your daughter would like to try going back to school. B U was a miracle (and I don't say that lightly, as a B C girl).

Hope I haven't overstepped boundaries.

https://www.bu.edu/disability/

elcieg, thank you for sharing your story. Unfortunately, after the accident, our honor student and athlete sustained a severe brain injury, and since then, we have had no communication with her as she is non-verbal. We can only make assumptions about her condition. We used to take her to school when she was of school age. However, we can still observe her emotions. She enjoys living in this place, where we have several chickens, a peacock, and some sheep. We place her in a golf cart and drive her around the property, and we’ve created a garden with a driveway so she can enjoy nature.

Now, we’re working on transforming our home to make it a more pleasant place to be near.

If you are redesigning the front, I'd still do a much shallower ramp. The ramp you have looks like it's work and sadly, we all get older and heavier and if your daughter gains a couple pounds a year, in a decade or two, you'll be older, possibly weaker and she'll be 25-50 pounds heavier and what works now might not in the future. You want one within code, so an electric wheelchair should be able to manage it despite the weight of the occupant.

I have a handicapped brother and his weight has changed quite a lot over the years. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

Sigrid, that's a very good point. I really appreciate your thoughtful advice—it's something I hadn’t considered

I think maybe wI do not understand the severity of here injury . OUr middle son had a traumatic brian injusy and we were told he would never walk agin but he did but even in the rehab place he could manouver and electric wheelchair by himself . I assume she has also spinal injury that makes her quadrapalegic and even that can have stuff to allow her to control the chair with head movements so are you comfortable telling us exactly her limitations becuse it would be nice for her to have some independnace at her age /There were more severly dmaged people at the rehab place no one completely unable to move any part of their body