“I did not know that!” There are many steps one takes toward becoming a universal design environment and many are as simple as a trip to the store or a few simple changes in the home. Many are common-sense improvements which contribute to your home working with greater ease. Increase...
Hands-On-Contracting
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Home Contractor; Services Include: Home remodeling Home repair Diagnosis, assessment, design Health & safety concerns Aging in place (CAPS) Water related problems...
D+A Studio
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“We try to bring attention to aging in place and universal design issues at the beginning stage of each project. We provide clients with the Universal Design Checklist, and we also have a comprehensive client questionnaire which addresses aging in place issues, health problems, and special considerations. Many of our...
Black Diamond Builders
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Black Diamond Builders is a professional construction firm specializing in home and office remodeling. The owner and license holder, J. Steele has been in the industry since 1986. His team has completed numerous projects in Orange County and their combination of experience and continuing education enables Black Diamond Builders to...
Eleanor Lisney – Inclusive living space
Topics: Information, Video Links
A ten minute video that demonstrates the changes made to an apartment to make it wheelchair accessible....
Donna Kelsey – Access in the home – A through the floor lift
Topics: Information, Video Links
A 4:20 minute video that demonstrates the changes made to an apartment to make it wheelchair accessible. The focus is on a through-the-floor wheelchair lift....
To Adapt An Apartment
A blog with posts and video demonstrating one person’s adaptations of an apartment suitable, safe and comfortable for wheelchair use....
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