Photos: Accessible design
Home owners Kristin Miller and Joseph Lynch recently renovated their vacation home in the Berkshires to accommodate any disabilities they may have when they age.
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Homeowners Miller and Lynch are early adopters of "universal design," which holds that spaces should be usable by all, regardless of their ability.
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"When we're old," said Miller, "we won't have to move."
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The couple's farsighted approach to design shows an evolved way of thinking about housing.
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Wider spaces between counters and rounded corner cabinets help aid wheelchair maneuverability.
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The renovations included open space under the counter for a wheelchair-seated cook.
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The bathroom is more spacious so a wheechair-bound person could function more easily.
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A recent AARP study found that 84 percent of baby boomers want to remain in their home when they retire.
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