Universal Design Demonstration Homes

Specialized Home Design, Inc. (SHD) is searching for universal and accessible design demonstration homes that we can share with our visitors. If you know of such a home that is available for the community, please contact us at 616-887-8130 or email us.


Universal Design Living Laboratory

Visit the Universal Design Living Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio. This national demonstration home will serve to help people better understand how to create a more comfortable living environment that will enhance their quality of life. This Universal Design Living Laboratory will serve as a resource for others to learn from – today and tomorrow.

 

Chairs & Cares Model Accessible Home 

The purpose of this demonstration accessible home is to demonstrate accessible house modifications and related furniture, fixtures, appliances, equipment and technology in a true residential living environment where visitors can obtain and take home information about everything in the house.

 

The Universal Design Home Project

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has developed a universal design home project, in partnership with AARP and the Center for Universal Design at NC State University that demonstrates the importance of Universal Design in both new construction and remodeling.


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