22/07/2025
Many homes are not built with accessibility in mind. This is not a new thing, nor is it being addressed with new builds even though our population is aging in the US.
Our first home in Maine, built in the 1850’s, had the steepest back staircase, and so narrow only an Access BDD with full ASL would have worked.
That’s not even taking into account the 4 steps up to get into the home, where an American Access Inc. ramp would have fit nicely.
Our home here in Tampa has 3 steps up, and a sunken in living room (former garage) meaning inaccessible to a wheelchair user without a unique product, such as a from Liftup Inc
Universal Design principles—like no-step entrances, wider doorways, and lever-style handles—make spaces usable for all.
The Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) through the University at Buffalo provides guidelines and case studies.
Read more about their strategies to make homes and buildings more inclusive through their Universal Designs (UD).
Reach out to us at Next Day Access Tampa to help find specific solutions for your home’s needs. We’re bringing freedom and accessibility to the greater Tampa Bay Area, one home at a time.
The IDeA Center is not your ordinary design firm, university research center, or R&D company. It is a globally recognized center of excellence committed to creating and implementing inclusive design policies, practices, environments, and products.
