What is Universal Design?
It is design of the living environment and products where people of any age, size, weight, gender and ability can use an environment equally that promotes their health, safety and comfort today and in the future.
What are the benefits of Universal Design?
The benefits of this design concept are creating a safe, comfortable and user friendly environment for everyone from children to the elderly regardless of abilities while giving you a home you will enjoy for years to come.
Isn't Universal Design for the elderly or people with special needs?
Why should I consider Universal Design for my home?
Everyone benefits from Universal Design if you push a stroller, use a wheelchair or carry in the groceries a zero step entry way with a wider doorway is ideal. Bathrooms that include a walk-in shower that allows easier access for two if you have small children or have a need for a caregiver is very practical. Consider multiple counter heights in the kitchen they are great for kids to use safely without standing on chairs. It also makes cooking large family meals or special occasions and entertaining easier when you can sit while doing the preparations. There are many ways Universal Design can improve your daily tasks.
How much will Universal Design cost me?
The cost will depend on your specific modifications. If you plan ahead, such as in the new home construction process or before you have an unexpected change in your circumstances cost savings can be greater. A no cost home evaluation will address your options.
Where do I start?
What remodeling project or product should I begin with or purchase first?
Assessing your personal needs requires a plan. The Universal Design Group uses a systematic approach to assist you in making that plan. There are simple projects you can begin with such as installing lever door handles or grab bars or you can remodel your bath, kitchen or build a first floor suite. We have provided you with a checklist to make your planning easier.
What could change in my life to impact my need for Universal Design?
Accidents happen all the time. Surgeries and unexpected guests with special requirements could change your needs at any moment. Consider the convenience if you had a bedroom and bathroom area available on the main floor. Not having to climb stairs or walk distances could save you a lot of pain when healing from an accident or surgery, and you wouldn't want to have to tell a friend they can't visit you because of their health needs. This first floor suite could even be used for an aging family member or a baby nursery close to the living area. From the new baby to grandparents the benefits of a comfortable, beautiful, and user friendly environment can be a great addition to your home.
Will Universal Design features make my house look institutional?
NO. Universal Design features are beautiful and most fit seamlessly into your house plans. For example, instead of a ramp, a gently graded slope softened by landscaping can be used to create an unobtrusive sidewalk leading to the home.
How will Universal Design affect my home's resale value?
Any features that make a home more convenient, safe, and user friendly automatically add value to a home. With so many baby boomers and young families looking for the comfort and convenience of Universal Design, having a house that has implemented these design concepts will be a positive investment. There are many changes we can assist you with that will increase your home value.
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Universal Design Group
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Premier Bathrooms, Bathtub with Jets, Massaging Bath, platform lifts, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair transfer bathtubs, Hot tub dealer Kentucky Sales, Installation, and Service of Walk-in Bathing Systems, Stair Lifts, Ramps & Grab Bars and temporary ramp rental. We do Specialized home, kitchen and bathroom remodeling with wheelchair access. We work with mobility scooters Lexington KY, Hover Round Lexington KY, Scooter Store Lexington KY, KY Gould Medical Supply Louisville KY, Guardian Monitoring, Cooley Medical Supply KY, Orthopedics Specialist in Lexington KY, Grogans Medical Supply Lexington KY, Kenny Orthotics of Lexington KY, rehabilitation centers in KY, Cardinal Hill rehabilitation Hospital Lexington KY. In Home health providers such as Accessible Home Health care of Lexington KY, Home instead KY, Senior Helpers of Lexington KY, Gentiva Home Health, Comfocare of Lexington, Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, State of Kentucky Provider, case managers, we can help you find resources for funding, Long term care insurance, Reverse Mortgages, Commerce Lexington, KY Realtors with homes for sale in Lexington and Central Kentucky. We work with the Arthritis foundation of KY, Alzheimer’s Association, Multiple Sclerosis of Lexington KY, Muscular Dystrophy Lexington KY, Medicare, Social Security, KY Association of Gerontology, KY Guardianship Association, Sanders Brown UK Lexington KY, Challenges of Aging, Blue Grass Continuity of Care, Bluegrass Aging Consortium, Disability Expo, Senior and Adult Day Care facilities, Retirement Villages, Doctors and Surgeons, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, people with broken legs, ankle replacements, hip replacements, knee replacements, on crutches, broken hands and arms, brain injuries, any accident or sports injury. Even temporary conditions need accessibility and mobility to aid in their recovery and daily lives. Care givers and family members need Universal Design Group to modify the home for accessibility and mobility of all family members regardless of age or ability. Being the best kitchen and bath remodeler and builder in Lexington and Central Kentucky we pay attention to quality as well as the comfort and safety of the baby boomers, aging, seniors and people with disabilities. Some people have special needs and require special equipment to increase their mobility and accessibility; people who have size limitations due to dwarfism or even obesity often require home modifications to live a normal productive life. Problems with their back can make construction modifications necessary to ensure proper healing to avoid permanent damage or even surgery. Orthopedic surgeons often recommend the Universal Design Group work and the Universal Design concept to their patients. Surgery and speedy home recovery can require a home to be handicap accessible. Adult children becoming care givers to their parents and Grandparents as parents and children with special needs or autism can require the home to be remodeled to accommodate multi generational families. Home restorations should always consider the concepts and home modifications of the Universal Design Group of Lexington Kentucky. Home repairs can be more beneficial and add to the home resale value when done by Universal Design Group, the best home modification company in Lexington and Central Kentucky. Residential care should always be in a home that has the certified aging in place and universal design group concept home modifications. Making a house a home for a lifetime will add value to the lives of all family members. The latest in Home monitoring, sound systems, special lighting effects, and tactile differences in surfaces can aid the blind and the deaf or hearing impaired. Systems installed to alert to dangerous situations for the care giver including elderly family members with dementia or Alzheimer’s leaving the home, falls, home intrusions and even medication dispensing can be included in the home modification equipment. Home and Health insurance may be favorably affected by such home improvements. Check out the You Tube videos on Universal Design and Aging in place.
Universal Design group is a founding member of Kentucky Association of
Senior Services (KASS) including elder care attorney Angela Collette, prepare living wills and living trusts, John Cooper of Cooper and Associates, long term care and reverse mortgage specialist, Hampton Scurlock, retirement tax advisor, certified financial planner, Kelly Mead of Kerr Brothers funeral home planner, Mark Enderle of Stivers and Associates CPA, Bill Hughes and Kim Blackburn of Accessible Home Health, Mo Young of Sampler publications, publishers of Living Well 50+ Magazine, KY Doc magazine and Health and Wellness magazine.
We specialize in room additions ,master suites, new bathroom, new kitchen, in building a
new home in Lexington KY, hard wood floors, adjustable height sinks, lever door handles, door widening and installation, closet organization systems, handrails installed in Lexington KY
accessible home task lighting, porch installation, deck and fence installation in Lexington KY,
window and door installation, automatic door openers, zero step entrances,
garage and parking access, zero step home entrances, grab bars and ramps installed in Central and Lexington KY, emergency exits and safe rooms, front door rear door installation, zero step threshold, spa bathroom and spa retreat, kitchen updates and new appliances, bathroom updates, home organization, emergency plans for KY homes and people with disabilities or seniors, home evacuation plans, raised dishwashers, front loading washer and dryer and first floor laundry room, sun rooms, SOS home organizer in Lexington KY, lever handles installed, anti scald facets installed ,shower benches, and special furniture and beds for people with disabilities.
If you are looking for Real estate Lexington KY, Home sales in Lexington KY, new or second Homes Lexington KY, look for a Universal Design Group modified home. If you need home financing in Lexington KY, help to find a home in Lexington KY, are refinancing your home in Lexington KY, need a home equity loan in Lexington KY, a home equity line of credit in Lexington KY, to find best rates on home loans Lexington KY, want to buy a home Lexington KY, are Lexington realtors, looking for Senior Living or independent living homes in KY, or a part of the Baby Boom generation looking for a great place to retire, we welcome you home to Lexington KY.
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