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People want to Live at HOME

Safely

Comfortably

Regardless of ability

or age

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Did you know?

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2012

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Did you know?

25-60%

Of all new homes will have a resident

with a long-term, severe mobility impairment

1 in 20

People have some type of mobility impairment

95%

Of all new homes are constructed with steps

at all entrances and/or narrow doorways

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Did you know?

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So now,youre PLANNING for your FUTURE

OR,

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Successful areas of planning

Person

Place

SupportNetwork

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Support

Network

PlacePerson

Successful areas of planning

Liveat

Home

Your Home Choice Home Modification Community

Environment

Finances

Activities Preventive Healthcare Medical Care Spirituality Self Worth Recreation

Community Involvement Continuing Education Transportation

Family/Friends/Community

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How do you know who can help?

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CAPS

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Modifications to allow you to stay HOME

Live atHome

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Top 10 features

1. First floor2. Safety devices

3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces

7. Easy grip controls8. Handrails9. Lighting

10. Storage

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Top 10 features

1. First floor Home entrance

Accessible bedroom, bath, kitchen,living area, and laundry room

42 wide hallway 32 minimum doorway

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Home entrance

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Home entrance

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Home entrance

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Home entrance

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Home entrance

Width = 36-48

Platform at top should be 3 x 5

Landing after 30 of ramp with 5 turning radius

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Home entrance

Low Rise Stairs

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Interior access

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Interior access

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Interior access

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Interior access

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Interior access

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Top 10 features

1. First floor2. Safety devices

3. Safe flooring and thresholds Beleveled strip for heights of inch or more Nonslip and non-glare surfaces such as cork flooring Low-pile carpets or rugs

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Flooring and thresholds

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Flooring and thresholds

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds

4. Bathroom modifications Spacing Tub/shower access Scald-control

Safety and Luxury

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Bathroom Modifications

5 x 8 bathroom

modifications

Swing out door

Replace tub with roll-in shower

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Bathroom Modifications

Modify with a roll-in shower

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Bathroom Modifications

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Bathroom Modifications

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Bathroom Modifications

Curb shower Roll in shower

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Bathroom Modifications

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Bathroom Modifications

Toilet Clearance34 in front

Toilet Height

17-19 comfort ht.

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Bathroom Modifications

Roll under sink

Height = no > 34

Under sink allowance = 27-29

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Bathroom Modifications

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Bathroom Modifications

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications

5. Grab bars In wet areas Near toilets

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Grab Bars

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Grab Bars

Solid blockingreinforcement

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars

6. Work surface control and heights Front controls Front loading washer & dryer Side-by-side refrigerator Elevated dishwasher Induction cook tops Easy read displays

Color-contrasting controls

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Work surface control and heights

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Work surface control and heights

o 30-48 clear

space

o

Roll under sinko 27-34 counter

height

o Smooth flooring

oUser-friendlyappliances

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications

5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces

7. Easy grip controls Lever door knobs and faucets

Rocker panel light switches Large touch-pad controls

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Easy grip controls

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Top 10 features

1. First floor2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work Surfaces7. East grip controls

8. Handrails

Both sides 1 diameter Continuous 34-38 off floor

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Handrails

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces7. Easy grip controls8. Handrails

9. Lighting Dimmers

Reflect light Light colored walls Reduce shadows Outlets and switches 18-48 off floor

Avoid glare from glossy surfaces

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Lighting

Dimmer lights, rocker switches @ 36-42 ht.

Direct or task lighting

(vanity, desk, sink, stove, etc.)

The light should not be behind

you to produce a shadow

Use sensor lighting

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Lighting

- Balance light transitions- Contrast light between floorings,

thresholds, wall and floor

- LED & CFL less energy andmaintenace

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Top 10 features

1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces

7. Easy grip controls8. Handrails9. Lighting

10. Storage Adjustable/multiple heights

Closets Shelves: Maximum 54 Rods: Maximum 48 Adjustable if possible

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Storage

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Modifications to allow you to stay HOME