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Elevator Options. Retrofitting an elevator into a home is difficult, unless space is provided in original design. Vertical lift assistance, hoists and LEV are options to assist in moving between levels. . Senior Housing Master Plan.
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Elevator Options • Retrofitting an elevator into a home is difficult, unless space is provided in original design. • Vertical lift assistance, hoists and LEV are options to assist in moving between levels.
Senior Housing Master Plan • Educate residents about UD features and the likelihood of future disability. • Strengthen UD Guidelines as market demands more features. • Educate residents, realtors, & remodelers about using UD features to renovate existing homes. • Educate residents & homebuilders about the value of “VISIT-Ability” for all new residential construction.
VISIT-Ability VISIT-Ability includes: • No-step entrance to the main living area via wide entrance door • Wider interior doorways and halls • Lower placement of light switches, thermostats, doorbells, etc. • Higher placement of outlets and other receptacles • A half bath or full bath with at least 32” of clearance to toilet