Universal Designed "Smart" Homes for the 21st Century
Homes that are adaptable to your family's changing needs over generations. Homes that provide sustainable Independent living and peace of mind.
Easy Access, UD & Green Contractors and Professionals.
Certified green Professional, CGP
Certified Aging in Place Professional Contractors, CAPS
CAPS are National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) members that have been taught the techniques for building aesthetically enriching, barrier free living. They are professionals that specialize in new and remodeling homes for "Aging in place" and Independent living.Their areas of practice vary as they specialize in Home-Modifications, Home Remodels and/or New Home construction.
Other professional designations are as follows:
(AIA) American Institute of Architects, (CGP) Certified Green Professional ,(CGR) Certified Graduate remodeler (IIDA) International Interior Design Association, (CKD) Certified Kitchen Designer, (IDEC) Interior Design Educators Council.
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If you are a licensed and accredited Contractor, Architect, Interior Designer, specializing in Inclusive/Universal Design, Home -Modifications, and are interested in being posted on this list please contact:charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com or call 309-981-2535 first to discuss your posting. It will be listed within 48 hours.
The cost at this time is only $595 for a lifetime membership or $150 per year. Cost may be revised at any time.
All homes and additions should be built by qualified access design professionals and contractors. Our customers often ask for contractor and designer referrals nationwide.
Alaska:
Alabama:
Robert Baugher,CAPS, Baugher Design and Remodel Mountain Brook, Alabama (205)874-8655
Robert J. Black, CAPS Access of Sarasota,Inc. Sarasota, Florida (941) 924-6160 email: accessrq@aol.com
Georgia:
Iowa:
Idaho:
Illinois:
John Shanahan, Access Homes. Builder of Accessible homes in the Chicago Metro. area.1142 Grace Dr. Yorkville IL. 60560630-553-0990www.myaccesshomes.com email: jps337@comcast.net
Charles Schwab AIA,CAPS,CGP, Schwab Architects, Universal Design, Home-Modification Design,remodels,and multi- family homes. PO Box 533, Moline,Illinois 61266 (309)792-4599 charlesschwab@universaldesignonline.com
Indiana:
MM (Mike) Weiss,Jr.CAPS, Weiss & Company,Inc.Carmel,Indiana (317) 844-5059 e-mail: weissnco@mindspring.com
John Debona, CAPS, Specialistic Construction Inc Accessible construction and remodels. phone: (248) 889-7250 fax: (248) 889-7251,260 West Wardlow Rd.,Highland,MI 48357 john@gospecialistic.com
Dan Bawden CAPS, CGR,GMB,JD President Eagle Construction, Original CAPS program developer. Houston Texas, PH. 713-721-3505 www.legaleaglecontractors.com
Virginia:
Jerry Harris CGR, CGB, CAPS President: Case Handyman Services, Tidewater office in Chesapeake, 757-545-7100. Richmond office: 804-674-7100 E-mail: jerryh@casehm.com TBI Family Services, David Walsh Jr. President/CEO 1701 Cleveland Ave. Roanoke VA 24016, 540-342-4450 www.tbifamily.org
The following is a list of Universal Design Resources. Please return as this list will be continuously updated.
Abledata : a national funded information service for assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. You can find any and all products here! Best in America for assitive tech. research. ph: 800-227-0215 www.abledata.com
Alzheimer's Association: Information, technical assistance for individuals and families with Alzheimers disease. ph: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org
American Association of Retired People (AARP) Education, Lifestyle, health,News and Product info. for people over 50 as well as those who care for mature folks. (This site has another great" heads up"section on Universal Design and in-home safety issues for people of all ages and abilities) (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org
American Occupational Therapy Associations, Inc (AOTA) Occupational therapy information, therapist referrals, and product information for people requiring occupational therapy. Ph. (301) 652-2682 www.aota.org
Center for Inclusive Design & Environmental Access (IDEA) An inclusive universal design research project on product design , facilities management, social and behavior issues.
Center For Universal Design UNC. Raleigh, North Carolina. Universal Design was invented here. www.design.ncsu.edu/cud 800-647-6777