by Gina Kroetsch, Occupational Therapist, Executive Certificate in Home Modification Home modifications are changes people make to their homes in order to optimize their overall function as it relates to disability or aging. This is different from a renovation or remodelling which focuses on aesthetics, as its goal is to adapt the living environment to support independence and safety in everyday activities. Home modification can be minor (installing wall grab bars or using a

Shift is always on the look out for like-minded professionals, organizations and companies to collaborate with in advocating and acting for the change of accessibility standards in homes and businesses. When we first started, Accessible Renovations for Kids (ARK) was a non-profit which immediately stood out to us. The organization aims to provide accessible renovations for families with children with disabilities at no cost to the family. The goal being that 50% of costs are

To those of you who joined thank you and to those who didn't, worry not! On July 22nd we had the pleasure of participating in a webinar hosted by the Accessible Renovations for Kids, joined with me was Catharine Eckersley of Valley to Peak OT and Amanda Roth, the mother of Jaydon who we completed a bathroom renovation for alongside ARK. As some were unable to make the presentation, we've provided it in PDF form for your viewing pleasure. Along with some key points we made whi