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RL Mace Universal Design Institute | June 2021 Newsletter
What is an accessible house?

New Zealand is a small, progressive country with a population equivalent to Alabama. It has adopted a national policy towards home accessibility renovations and is engaging new accessible and universal housing as well. Our friends at LifeMark put less emphasis than we do on the mainstream marketability of universally designed housing. But, they have a national certification program that we have yet to launch fully. This piece from them explores some of the challenges they are facing when attempting a national standard and common definitions of accessible and universal housing.
The Perfect Retrofit Solution for Hand Hygiene
Bobrick’s new B-8281 SureFlo® FOAM Automatic, Top-Fill Bulk Soap Dispenser (Retrofit Solution) was specifically designed to fit into existing 1″ diameter counter holes. This automatic foam soap dispenser minimizes cross contamination, allows for easy maintenance with top-filling and provides unrivaled foam quality. Meanwhile, reliable touchless operation helps ensure accessibility for a wide range of restroom users while supporting a seamless experience. 
 
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June 2021 Newsletter
Better Living Design Institute
Design Better. Live Better. Know Better
Livable Communities

People of all ages and ability levels need communities where they can thrive and lead meaningful lives. Communities should be designed to promote physical independence, dignity and opportunities for community engagement and choice as people age.

We love all three of AARP's overarching goals for Livable Communities: mixed use communities, mixed income housing, and our favorite - Universal Design!
The Green Side of Universal Design

Universal housing integrates well with the sustainability movement by connecting goals of environmental ecology with the goals of social ecology or social sustainability. Universal homes result in better physical and mental health and are the starting point for all of us in maintaining our connections to family and community life.

Check out our easy to reference guide, here!
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