Today, it’s not enough for a home to be beautiful. It also needs to be functional. We’re seeing both of these key elements incorporated seamlessly into the accessible homes of today, especially in universally designed homes. Wondering what the most popular accessible homes feature? Here are the latest trends that we’re seeing in new homes in and around […]
Category Archives: handicap accessible
Disability Resources when moving to Wake CO.
Carolina Preserve: Another good “Aging in Place” community
Helping the WHOLE disability community & the “aging in place” community with their real estate needs
C.A.R.E (Council for Ageless Residential Environments) doing a fundraiser to support the Sassafras accessible playground in Raleigh
The newly formed CARE (Council for Ageless Residential Environments) of the Raleigh/Wake County Homebuilders Association is planning a fundraiser on March 15th at NeuWave Systems from 5:00 – 8:00pm. A $25 ticket gets you BBQ, beer tastings from local breweries and participation in an auction being held that evening. Part of the proceeds will go […]
Homes that work for ALL: Builders please listen
I have written before about how hard it is to find an accessible home. It is tough but it can be done. I’d like to share this video of the clients perspective on the process. I am part of the C.A.R.E. (Council for Ageless Residential Environments) through our local Home Builders Association and we are […]
Accessible Home & a Love Story
Dual roll under sinks Every fall, Wake county has the Parade of Homes where the builders put out there very best examples of their work for the public to come out and see. The homes are judged by the Home Builders Association and win prizes. The majority of these homes are for sale (95%). This fall there […]
Finding a Wheelchair Accessible Home: It’s a Partnership
I am a disability housing specialist and the plain facts are it is HARD to find accessible homes or ones that are built with Universal Design elements in mind. They are out there but they are few and far between. It’s like finding a needle in a hay stack. Accessibility is not the same to everyone. Another […]