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Our participants needs and wellness are always our first priority this will be demonstrated in everything we do.
We will also seek continuing education and training to remain at the forefront of our profession.

• Seven Principles of Universal Design

  1. Equitable Use: The design is useful and marketable to any group of users.
  2. Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
  3. Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand.
  4. Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user.
  5. Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintentional actions.
  6. Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably.
  7. Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach and use.

  Guidelines

  • General Concepts, Universal Design Principles and Guidelines
  • Principles of Universal Design
  • ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
  • ADAAG Review Advisory Committee Recommendations
  • Accessible Housing Designs
  • Building and Facilities Guidelines
  • Guide to Accessible Housing - includes specifications for wheelchair ramps
  • HUD - Q & A Accessablity Guidelines
  • Designing an Accessible World

  Resources

  • Adaptive Access - Wheelchair Accessable ADA Design
  • Concrete Change - An international effort to make all homes visitable
  • E&A's accessAbility Web Site
  • Universal Design Facility - presents state of the art universal design features and products now on the market.
    
  • The Center for Universal Design
  • The Design Linc Resource and Information Center
  • Accessible Landscapes - Dedicated to designing for inclusion.
  • U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
  • Accessible Homes Home Page
  • Adaptive Environments Center Home Page
  • woningaanpassingen voor gehandicapten (Dutch) -advice about home adaptations
  • Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc.
  • The Center for Universal Design
  • Ramp Study

  Companies

  • Accessible Structures, providing barrier-free environments
  • The Design Linc - Accessible design and resources
  • Easy Access - specializing in accessable buliding access
  • DiaDot Disability Solutions - helping people who are handicapped, disabled, or elderly, find the correct way to modify their homes or offices so they can lead more independent and productive lives
  • For Your Convenience - A solutions company that also designs accessible and universal housing, specialists in accessible kitchen and bathroom design.
  • Dynamic Living - Solutions for Easier Living
  • Tapmaster Hands Free Faucet Controllers by Integra Dynamics Inc.
  • Smart Spaces - Extensive experience in ADA Requirements & Remodeling
  • Specially Adapted Manufactured Home by Mid-South Home Center
  • Tub-Master.com - grab bars, shower seats, Barrier Free folding shower enclosure
  • Universal Access to Outdoor Environments
  • Universal Concepts & Design, Inc.
  • Wingits grab bar fastening system!

  House Plans

  • UDhomes - universal home design plans
  • United Design Associates - Accessible Home Plans
  • Accessible Home Designs
  • Accessible Space, Inc.
  • Adaptive Architecture
  • Alan Hamm Architects
  • Pillman Architects
  • Accessible Designs - Adjustable Systems, Inc.
  • Turtle Homes: Accessible Housing For Independent Living

  Articles

  • asktooltalk.com - Articles - Accessibility
  • Improve Accessibility: Build a Wheelchair Ramp
  • Accessible Bathrooms
  • The Accessible Kitchen
  • The Accessible Kitchen
  • ABCNEWS.com : Designing a More Convenient Home
  • Availablity of side opening doors in wall ovens
  Books to Buy! Available in association with Amazon.com
  • A House for Michael - Story of How One Man's Dream for Self-Sufficiency on a Remote Ranch Became a Reality
  • A Training Manual for Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance in Parks and Recreation Settings
  • Accessible Design Review Guide An Adaag Guide for Designing and Specifying Spaces, Buildings, and Sites
  • Accessible Housing by Design Universal Design Principles in Practice
  • Adapting Housing for People With Disabilities
  • Americans With Disabilities Act - Facilities Compliance Workbook
  • Barrier-Free Design - A Manual for Building Designers and Managers
  • Beautiful Universal Design: A Visual Guide
  • Building for a Lifetime : The Design and Construction of Fully Accessible Homes
  • Design for Dignity - Studies in Accessibility
  • Easy Things to Make to Make Things Easy - Simple Do-It-Yourself Home Modifications for People With Physical Limitations
  • Elderdesign : Designing and Furnishing a Home for Your Later Years
  • Equipment for Older or Disabled People and the Law
  • Everyone's Nature/Designing Interpretation to Include All
  • Gracious Spaces
  • High-Access Home : Design and Decoration for Barrier-Free Living
  • Products & Plans for Universal Homes
  • The Accessible Housing Design File
  • The Accessible Museum - Model Programs of Accessibility for Disabled and Older People
  • Universal Design - Creative Solutions for Ada Compliance
  • Universal Kitchen & Bathroom Planning : Design That Adapts to People