Housing to meet Special Needs Objective 1.03

Universal Design Universal Design is a concept that makes_________, buildings, and their ____________ easier for every person to use regardless of ___, physical characteristics, and __________. Developed by Ronald Mace at NCSU

Special Needs for Children *Install gates at top AND bottom of _________ *Store all household _____________, medicines, laundry pods, etc. behind locked doors *Put _________ _________ _______ over all unused electrical outlets *Tie cords of blinds high so children cannot reach them *Keep ___________ away from any area that may have toxic or lead-based paints

Elderly *Change all __________ to be of one type (all wood, all vinyl) for better ___________. Remove all rugs so as not to slip. *Provide safety bars in the __________ near toilet and bathtub *Provide safety seats in tubs *Provide additional ___________ in hallways and night lights *Provide ___________ handles on doors

Impaired mobility and/or Wheel Chairs *Trim doorway ____________ so they are flush with floors *Provide _______________ on both sides of stairs and hallways. Should extend at least 18” beyond last step *Grab bars in bath and __________ or non slip flooring *Seat in shower/tub, chairs with arms, place to sit while preparing meals, varied height counters, room for knee space

Impaired Vision *Mark the ______________ changes with wide strips of contrasting adhesive tape *Use large type or _________ on any product that would be considered poisonous (household cleaners) *Remove all furniture with _________ corners, glass tops, or that can turn over easily. *Telephone should have large ___________ or Braille. Preprogram all emergency phone numbers

Hearing Impaired *Install lighting to flash for __________, ____________ __________, and telephone *Use portable __________ timers in kitchen *TTY telephone (can be message into phone to be received

Resources Housing Decisions. Pages 108-112 Housing and Interiors, pages 31-33