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Universal / inclusive designs reduce functional limitations in the built environment . Will you say wheelchair users benefit the most ?
No . I truly believe that when universal design is done well , that we all benefit , not just wheelchair users .
Think about the able-bodied mother in her 30 ' s carrying a baby , a toddler and multiple bags of groceries through the front door or the garage entrance . When the thresholds are made minimal , and the stairs are eliminated for entry , this task is made so much easier for the homeowner .
Gretchen is working to release a course focused on how to serve the real estate industry as an occupational therapist .