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How to Renovate with Accessible Design

When residents are dealing with issues of mobility, renovating with universal design practices in mind can make homes more accessible for all.

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View of the steel pulley system from upstairs. Brod designed the pulley himself, essentially a personal elevator, using nothing but cantilevered body weight to hoist him up and down within seconds.
View of the steel pulley system from upstairs. Brod designed the pulley himself, essentially a personal elevator, using nothing but cantilevered body weight to hoist him up and down within seconds.
David’s desk, like the other furniture in the apartment, was chosen for both style and wheelchair accessibility.
David’s desk, like the other furniture in the apartment, was chosen for both style and wheelchair accessibility.
The shower can accommodate two, and has Hansgrohe heads of differing heights with separate controls from Cifial. The residents stayed away from a built-in bench and opted to switch out a variety of tables and benches as needed, to avoid dealing with the mold or water stains that quickly materialize in a built-in. Tile from Statements.
The shower can accommodate two, and has Hansgrohe heads of differing heights with separate controls from Cifial. The residents stayed away from a built-in bench and opted to switch out a variety of tables and benches as needed, to avoid dealing with the mold or water stains that quickly materialize in a built-in. Tile from Statements.