Be Independent with Behold.

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With customized amenities, essential services and support from people you love, you have everything you need to live independently.

Independence comes from a home that’s fully accessible and tailored to your needs. Our modular construction methods use various guides and standards that ensure that’s exactly what you get.

6 Principles, Guidelines and Standards used by Housing to Behold:

Universal Design Principles (http://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/The-7-Principles/).
Age in Place (http://ageinplace.com/).
Americans with Disabilities Act (http://www.ada.gov).
Fair Housing Act (http://www.fairhousingfirst.org).
Visitability (http://www.visitability.org/).
Local Building Codes at site of installation.

Links:

http://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/The-7-Principles/
http://ageinplace.com/
http://www.ada.gov
http://www.fairhousingfirst.org
http://www.visitability.org/

Universal Design Principles:

Seven principles dictate designs need to be equitable, flexible, simple and intuitive, with the ability to communicate necessary information, provide a safe environment, require low physical effort and feature appropriate sizing and spacing for the most efficient use.

Age in Place:

Ability to remain in your home and continue to live a full life with amenities provided.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Homes are compliant with ADA standards.

Fair Housing Act:

Homes adhere to FHA design and construction requirements.

Visitability:

Designed for easy access for those with walkers, wheelchairs or who have trouble using steps.

Local Building Codes:

Requirements met in each specific location where Housing to Behold is installed.