Tag: Accessibility

Posted on 11/24/2024
Safety: Quick home safety tips for seniors
Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...
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Posted on 10/31/2021
Wheelchair Accessibility: Designing a Spacious and Stress-Free Shower
Photo by Marcus Aurelius via Pexels Approximately 61 million adult Americans have some form of a disability, according to the CDC. That figure equals one out of every four of our community members. Add the fact that the U.S. Census indicates the country is headed for a “gray tsunami” with upwards of 73 million people entering retirement age....
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New Construction
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Posted on 10/17/2021
The Accessible Home: 3 Simple Design Elements
Photo by Pixabay via Pexels New construction continues to embrace open floor plans and increased spaciousness in traditionally small rooms. These types of home designs are already on a pathway to making residential properties more accessible to people with mobility limitations. Given that fully accessible homes would only increase the field of potential buyers, making them comply with...
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Posted on 10/03/2021
How to Incorporate Universal Design Into Your Home
Universal design is creating spaces to be more accessible for everyone. Whether they’re an elder, child or have mobile restrictions, it focuses on building areas to be used by all. However, despite the daunting name or meaning behind it, universal design isn’t a difficult feat to accomplish. Add Views of the Outdoors Installing French doors provides an incredible...
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