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• Boomers are the fastest growing segment ofthe population. In 2011, 2.7 million of the 78million boomers turned 65
• 49.8% of people 65 and older have some typeof disability (2010 U.S. Census)
• By 2030 the number of persons aged 65 orolder is projected to grow to 70 million withapprox 29,400,000 having a disability.
2011 American Community Survey
Richmond Metro Area
• 12.1% of population have a disability
Approx 150,630 people
• 53.4% of this group have ambulatory difficulty
Approx 80,541 people
• 70% of people over age 65 live in their ownhome
• 85% of these people say they want to stay intheir own home and never move
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As of Spring 2009
Richmond Metro Area
• 8790 single family homes listed
70 were disability equipped = .7%
• 9884 total residential listings
116 were disability equipped = 1%
It doesn't matter what wonderfuloptions you have chosen for your home,if you cannot get into it one day because
of a disability.
As Life Happens, the necessity forenvironmental changes become apparent and,sometimes, critically urgent.
In most cases these changes occur only out
of necessity, but they don’t need to….
…. provides the solution through Planning Ahead.
the creation of products and environments which areuseable by the largest number of people regardless oftheir age, size or ability.
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• A concept based on what works for an
individual, their family, and friends
– NOT restricted by specific code requirements such as ADA
– NOT just for persons with disabilities
– Increases comfort and ease of living
– Provides aging in place options
– Provides a safer environment
– Attractive
New Home Construction Additions Renovations Home Modifications
• Adding grab bars — 78%
• Installing higher toilets — 71%
• Upgrading to a curb-less shower — 60%
• Widening doorways — 57%
• Building ramps or lower thresholds — 45%
• Enhancing lighting and task lighting — 45%
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• Safer Environment• Renewed Functionality• Provides Emotional Security• Facilitates Independence• Homeowner Can Remain At Home• Tasks made easier to perform• Wider Future Homebuyer Appeal• Much Less Expensive Than A Nursing Home• Tax Incentives
• Physical condition of house
• Property ownership
• Cannot Afford It
• Feelings of embarrassment
• Denial of need
• Identifying a reliable contractor
'My wheelchair makes me a cripple.'
• Increased Risk of Injury to One’s Self
• Reduced Independence
• Reduced Levels of Personal Privacy
• Increased Need for Assistance
• Increased Risk of Injury to Caregiver
• Possible Alienation of Loved Ones
It depends on to what extent you need tochange the existing structure. Prices can rangefrom a few hundred dollars to thousands.
While it’s more expensive to make thesemodifications to an existing home than it is toincorporate them into a new one, the expenseis far less than the cost of moving into anassisted living facility.
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• The average monthly cost for an assisted livingfacility is $3000.
• The average monthly cost for a nursing homeis $6000 - $7000.
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Linear drain as threshold.
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A pocketdoorimprovesspace andincreasesaccessibility.
It doesn’t have to be plain.
Say no to door knobs.Don’t be shut out.
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Portable
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Random timer for lights.
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Keep track of your loved one.
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• A new program was started in Virginia in 2008that offers a “certification” for homes builtwith certain accessibility features. Thesehomes are registered and inspected byqualified officials to ensure that they complywith these standards. This new program iscalled “EasyLiving Home”
What is an EasyLiving Homecm?
An EasyLiving Home is a new homeconstructed with a certain number ofaccessibility features to make the homevisitable and easy to live in. The inclusion ofthese features is voluntary and is designedto make the process simple but effective.
The EasyLiving Home is not onlyeasy to live in, it’s also:
• easy to visit
• easy to build
• easy to sell
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What are the features of anEasyLiving Homecm?
One steplessentrance from
a driveway,sidewalk or
other firmsurface.
Ampledoor
widths.
At least one fullbathroom on the
main floor, withample maneuvering
space—NOTa five-foot
turning diameter.
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Entertainment space on the main floor. A kitchen, of course.
A bedroom on the main floor. That’s it!
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The Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) program isdesigned to improve accessibility and visitability in Virginia.
Tax credits are available for up to $5000 for the purchase of anew home that meets EasyLiving Home requirements and upto 50 % for the cost of retrofiting existing units, not to exceed$5000. (This increased tax credit was just passed by the GA in2011.)
This tax credit program is administered by the Department ofHousing and Community Development (DHCD).
• Institutional Look
• Grab Bar Central
• Sterile Appearance
• For Handicapped People
• The Ramp House
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New ResidenceFor
SSG Dwayne Cole8217 Madeline Ct.Henrico County
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EasyLiving Home VA707 East Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219Tel: 804-643-EASY (3279)
www.elhomes.org
www.easylivinghomes.org
So, why is it so difficult for people tounderstand and / or accept the concept,practicality, and implementation of UniversalDesign?
• Knowledge - They don’t know what it is
• Misperception - it’s going to look institutional
• Denial - They don’t need it and never will
• Pride – Too proud to admit limitations oraccept help
• Embarrassment
• Financial – They think they can’t afford it
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Education• Medical Community
• General Public
• Realtors
• Builders
• Public Officials
• MediaPlan With No Steps
Who Installed This ???
www.stchomes.com
804-672-6806
