Resource listing by common rooms and spaces of the home
Many people find it helpful to see all the ideas that might relate to a specific room or space in the house. When families and contractors are remodeling of specific area of the house, it is beneficial to browse ideas specific to each space that might be worthwhile to include in their projects. Beyond accessibility has been collecting resources specific to each room and space in the house and creating this information for people to use and share.
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What Could You Improve #5
Often times beautiful design goes wrong when people forget about function. The functional use of spaces is the bottom line. No matter how beautiful a space is, if people can’t use it functionally, it is useless. I learned about this first hand when I moved into a...
All About Flooring
All About Flooring (and how it can affect comfort and safety at home) Flooring is a functional part of a home, but its impact on comfort and ease of living is often overlooked. Consumers are often overwhelmed with the choices available, but they lack the information...
Toilet Paper Holders- Problems and Solutions
Toilet paper. It is a simple thing. But when you can't reach it, it can be a disaster! Ideally, toilet paper should be within clear sight and reach while seated on the toilet. This includes several components that may be impacted by a person's functional...
Home Improvement Ideas for Alzheimer’s Disease (and other Dementias)
Environmental Design Ideas for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias: Research Updates! Many people with Alzheimer's Disease (or other dementias) live at home and are cared for by family, friends, or professional caregivers. They live with a...
Designing Homes with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mind
Home environments matter a lot for families with members on the Autism Spectrum Children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) need home environments that are safe and that promote healthy living. Each person's needs are unique, so each home should be...
Making Homes Better for People with Down, Angelman, and Prader-Willi Syndromes
Lack of Information After lots of research, we have concluded there is almost nothing available about home modifications for children with disabilities. We are aiming to solve this problem! Our Solution We surveyed parents of children with common genetic disorders...