Northwest Accessible Design in Universal and Aging-in-Place Design
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Northwest Accessible Design Universal & Aging-in-Place Design Home • Business • Retirement Living • Hospitality: Universal Design | Disability Living | Aging-in- Place
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All about Universal Design and Aging-in-Place Design. We are the go to specialists in Universal Design and Aging-in-Place design in the Northwest. We help plan and prepare your home for whatever circumstance you may face. Whether age or disability has you limited in your home, we are here to show you all the possibilities you have to thrive. We specialize in safety, adaptability, comfort, convenience, and sustainability for your home.
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Northwest Accessible DesignUniversal & Aging-in-Place
DesignHome • Business • Retirement Living •
Hospitality:Universal Design | Disability Living | Aging-in-Place
What is Universal Design?
What barriers do you face?
Universal Design is a concept in design that products and environments are usable by all people, to the
greatest extent possible, without changing or modifying the environment.
Accessibility to AllThe home is set up to provide accommodations to everyone
regardless of age, size or ability while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing feel.
In the near future all homes and products will be built with this design philosophy: meet the needs of
everyone.
Universal Layout
• 36” doorways throughout
• Open/Visible storage; flexible and adaptive pantries
• Pulls rather than knobs on cabinets and drawers
• Drawer pull-outs
• ADA grab bars & handrails
• Photocell light switches
• Variable countertop heights: 30”, 34”, 36” & 42”
• Increased maneuvering space (ie: 5’ x 5’ turning circle in kitchens, bathrooms, entries, ect.
Examples of Universal Design:
Universal Layout
• Removing stairs, re-grading or ramp installation
• Increased and diversified lighting options
• Increased toe kick areas at base of lower cabinets
• Raised wall electrical outlets
• Front or accessible controls. Example: garbage disposal, range hood vent, lighting, ect.
• Access cutouts. Example: under sinks or countertop work spaces
Why is Universal Design Important?
Universal design can increase functionality for everyone!
• Step less entries are always convenient when you’re bringing in the groceries.
• A universally designed door way receives less dings and dents as trip and snag hazards are removed.
• Universal design unties household traffic ways in spaces like the kitchens and bathrooms and creates the feeling of openness in your home.
Northwest Accessible/Universal Design
Safety
Adaptability
ComfortConvenienc
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Sustainability
Our Goal for your project:
What is Aging-in-Place?
• Aging-in-place Remodeling
addresses the continually
changing needs and abilities that we face as we age in
our homes.
• Aging-in-place refers to the ability to live in your current home while
maintaining or increasing quality of life.
U t i l i z ing produc ts and mod ifi ca t ions to your home , you can br ing
ease and grace to ag ing .
Aging-in-Place Trends
• In 2000 438,177 (12.8%) of Oregon's 3,421,399 citizens were aged 65 or older, a 12% increase since 1990.
• The U.S. Census estimates that by 2030 Oregon's elder population will increase by 124.3%
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS)
Northwest Accessible Design is a certified Aging-In-Place specialist and we can aid in
evaluation and recommendation for
modifications you may need or want with consideration to
future circumstances.
Safety | Adaptability | Comfort | Convenience | Sustainability
Aging-in-Place PlanningThere are several categories of interest you should
think over when planning a remodel for aging in place:
• Safety
• Moving in and out your home
• Moving freely in your home
• Ease of access to daily use items
Quality of life is our top concern and good planning is essential for a comfortable and
accessible home.
Common Aging-in-Place Changes
Most homes are not built for senior friendly transitioning, so
modifications are necessary as one ages in place.
• Removing barriers that may cause a trip hazard (ie: door thresholds)
• Installing alternative lighting options (combination of fluorecent & incandescent)
• Customizing cabinets and pantries for ease of access
• Handrail and grab bar installation
More Aging-in-Place Changes
Installing Slip resistant flooring
Installing adjustable shower heads and plenty of bracing near slippery
surfaces
Installing lever style door
hardware and facets for ease of
use
Widening doorways and
common walkways for
use of walking aids or
wheelchairs
Our Universal Design & Aging-in-Place Expert
Kelly Schwan- Occupational Therapist (ODT)
Kelly works at Emanuel Medical Center in
Portland with the acute rehab team on the trauma unit, specializing in spinal
cord injury.She is passionate about helping improve patients quality of life
and is proud to team with Northwest Accessible Design
and their remodeling expertise.
For more information…
Visit us online at:
www.northwestaccessible.com
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