After a traumatic accident causing physical injury to the victim, families have many decisions to make, some of them life and death decisions. Emotional and physical energy is spent on the long road to recovery. But eventually, discharge is imminent. But discharge to where? For many, the home they knew may no longer meet their needs. Temporary or permanent accessible living…

The kitchen has become the social centre of the home – often replacing the living room and family room has the spot family and friends congregate. Not surprising, people want functional, usable and flexible kitchen designs that work for everyone in the family. And an accessible kitchen is no different. It has to incorporate the unique needs of the family while…

The concept of visitability has been around for over a decade. Visitability is about designing and building homes with basic features that make the main level accessible to everyone.  Visitable Homes: How to increase uptake: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/housing-observer-online/2018-housing-observer/visitable-housing-increase-uptake-canada Why Visitable Housing Matters – Fact Sheet: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/housing-observer-online/2016-housing-observer/why-visitable-housing-matters Accessible Housing by Design – Visitability: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/data-and-research/publications-and-reports/accessible-housing-by-design-visitability Visitable homes case study:   https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/data-and-research/publications-and-reports/visitable-homes

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Home modifications to enable independent living are a necessity for most of my clients. The importance of home modification is finally gaining prominence and being recognized across Canada. Click Here To View The Article As It Appeared In Outspoken! magazine

Daniels Corp. purpose-builds homes with features such as grab bars, lower counters and turnaround space for wheelchairs. CLICK HERE to view the full Globe and Mail article published on Friday October 20 2017 in the Real Estate Section