Benefits to the Individual

As you grow and age, your needs also change. How you use your home, access public facilities and how you interact in the community are all part of this. Universal design makes your quality of life better, enabling you to accomplish your everyday tasks efficiently and easily. You’ll be able to fully participate in your community and maintain independence for longer, when universal design exists.

Thinking long term, a home designed this way also helps you avoid costly future renovations to adapt the space to your needs later in life. In addition, your home will be more valuable for potential future re-sale if it features universal design elements. These are some of the many benefits of universal design. For more details, explore this site for helpful resources, tips and guidelines.