Prevents Falls
Repairs Housing Infrastructure
Broad Market Appeal
Elegant Options
We’re living longer than ever, but what good are extra years if we can’t get through our own front doors? Housing must meet the needs and preferences of a growing population of older adults and people with disabilities, so we can broaden our markets, repair our housing supply and meet the needs of multiple generations.
Now is the Time for Universal Design: The demand, appeal and benefits of incorporating Aging in Place and Universal Design principles has never been greater.
Designing with Accessibility in Mind WHO WILL BENEFIT? ONLY EVERYONE
Consumers
Builders, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors
Healthcare & Homecare agencies & advocates
Long-term care insurance industry
Technology companies
Home accessibility designers, manufacturers, distributors & installers
Hospitals and health care providers
Real Estate professionals
Community service providers
Trade groups, business, agencies
Non-profits
Politicians & Elected officials
LINK TO PRESENTATION: "NOW IS THE TIME FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN"
Originally Presented at the The International Builders Show Feb 27 2024 “Solving the Puzzle of Housing for an Aging Population.” Discover the market potential and economic benefits of accessible housing features. Get excited about the future of aging; it’s filled with innovations in living options, elegant design and enough medical and technological advances to make a future where everyone feels at home.
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