Accessible versus Universal Designs



I am often in construction zones because I deal with home modifications. When I am doing these modifications, I am asked if the modifications are accessible designs or universal designs – and what’s the difference?
An accessible design is geared towards a person with a specific disability. This is determined by the goals of the homeowner, their abilities, their mobility equipment and transfer style. This allows us to customize the modification to perfectly fit the client’s needs.

On the other hand, a universal design makes the home as usable as possible for as many people as possible, no matter what their abilities.

No matter what you do with home modifications, you are typically blending accessible design and universal design. When you’re ready to make your modifications, we will determine which blend works best for you!

Would you refer us to your friends? If you have any friends, family, or co-workers who would benefit from our home accessibility solutions would you reach out to us with their contact information? We really appreciate your referrals - we'll take excellent care of them!