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Flexibility

1. Individuals change
2. Universal Design applies not only to additional
   clients but the same client through changes over
   time

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Be Open Minded

• The Problem May Be
• Transfer, NOT Access
• The Solution May Be
• Equipment, Not Design

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This Equipment

• Opens the pool of caregivers
• Strength less a criteria
• Invests in capital not labor

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Technical- Communicate

• Communication to contractors and trades people is
  critical
• They, like you, have language of their own

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Technical

• Non-standard, not wrong, details
• Often unusual use of common materials
• Many construction people are comfortable doing
  things as they have done them successfully before

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Tune Up

• Everything is now new
• Design Modifications
• Equipment
• Ergonomic Routines
• Client expectations
• Opportunity to do more

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Home Modifications

• Is never enough!

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Dynamic Services

• People change constantly
• Re-evaluation
• Adjust mix and amount of services
• Requires enhanced cooperation, communication and
  coordination among providers

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Goals beyond Problem Solving

• Independence also means reduced need for
  assistance
• Which may save caregiver time and expense

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Goals beyond Problem Solving

• Safe caregiving means fewer injuries
• Which saves insurance and workers compensation
  costs

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Goals beyond Problem Solving

• Fatigue Avoidance means saving personal energy
  in completing tasks
• Which may mean more and better choices to spend
  time and energy

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System Advantages

• Re-evaluation helps avoid acute problems and the
  costs
• Customization reduces expensive overcare

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Home Modifications Yields Benefits

• Enhanced Independence Choice
• Safer caregiving
• Greater economy
• Inclusion