Residential Accessibility Services

What is included in CAPS?

Certainly as people age their maneuverability can often be reduced. But even before the aging process slows us down, people can have accidents or become ill in such a way that their ability to maneuver (accessibility) in their own home is limited. Certified Aging in Place Services (CAPS) design principles focus on barrier-free accessibility for residential properties (homes, apartments, condos and town houses) similar to how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focuses on barrier-free accessibility for commercial buildings. CAPS design takes your current and future circumstances into consideration to improve your quality of life while staying in your home. CAPS employs concepts of Universal Design with the principles of the ADA Standards and Federal Housing Act (FHA) to make your home safer and more accessible. That’s why residential accessibility services are sometimes referred to as aging-in-place (AIP) services, or safety inspections.

CAPS services include: inspecting the home to look for opportunities to improve accessibility and safety, researching and helping you select specialized assistive products and installations; explaining best practices for design and installation of key components in AIP home design; coordinating the budget; prioritizing comprehensive solutions based on your needs, budget and urgency; working with contractors to avoid common mistakes for design and installation of AIP solutions; and monitoring the project installation to ensure your needs are met.

If desired, a preliminary virtual inspection can be completed using plans and specifications for the home. This virtual inspection will not be as detailed as an onsite inspection, but it will identify the major issues in the home that could be barriers to mobility. In this endeavor, the client will be asked to send a copy of the plans and specifications to Richard to complete the virtual inspection. Our reference for CAPS aging-in-place services is Ms. Lisa Sutherland, 618-205-2602, lksqov@gmail.com .

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