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Prince William County Government Prince William County Universal Design Project Fostering Community Education and

Prince William County Government Prince William County Universal Design Project Fostering Community Education and Collaboration to Incorporate Housing Features that Increase Convenience, Ease and Livability

Relation to County Goals o Universal Design Efforts help to address Human Services Strategic

Relation to County Goals o Universal Design Efforts help to address Human Services Strategic Goal: u. Strategy 4: Assist elderly residents, low income residents and persons with disabilities to remain in the community as independently and productively as possible Objective 3: Educate developers, builders and consumers on the benefits of Universal Design for accessibility. Date: 2/13/2022 1

Formed A Local Coalition o PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COALITION ON HOUSING AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Formed A Local Coalition o PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COALITION ON HOUSING AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN o PUBLIC/PRIVATE COALITION/ BROAD REPRESENTATIVES o AGING, DISABILITY, GOVT. AGENCIES, PRIVATE SECTOR. ARCHETECTS. BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, ASID, CONSUMERS, YOUNG PERSONS, ETC. Date: 2/13/2022 2

MISSION o THE MISSION OF THE COALITION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR ALL HOMES IN

MISSION o THE MISSION OF THE COALITION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR ALL HOMES IN THE COUNTY (RETROFITTED AS WELL AS NEW CONSTRUCTION) TO BE COMFORTABLE, SAFE, AND CONVENIENT; AND THAT THEY ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE OF RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, SIZES AND ABILITIES. Date: 2/13/2022 3

Goals of Housing and UD Coalition ü Educate developers/builders and consumers on benefits of

Goals of Housing and UD Coalition ü Educate developers/builders and consumers on benefits of universal design and future demand for housing that benefits all consumers ü Create partnerships with local businesses, service providers, leaders and consumers to foster “livable communities” ü Collaborate with businesses to build a “demonstration home” ü Encourage expansion of home repair programs and financing opportunities for consumers Date: 2/13/2022 4

AGREED UPON CHANGES o OUR LANGUAGE, o OUR EMPHASIS, AND o OUR APPROACH. Date:

AGREED UPON CHANGES o OUR LANGUAGE, o OUR EMPHASIS, AND o OUR APPROACH. Date: 2/13/2022 5

FROM EMPHASIS ON THE INDIVIDUAL PERSON TO EMPHASIS ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT “ITS NOT

FROM EMPHASIS ON THE INDIVIDUAL PERSON TO EMPHASIS ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT “ITS NOT YOU, IT’S THE HOUSE, ” “ITS THE BUS”, “IT’S THE CAR, ETC. Date: 2/13/2022 6

o FROM NEGATIVE LANGUAGE, LIKE, HP/FRAIL ELDERLY, DISABLED TO UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THAT APPEALS TO

o FROM NEGATIVE LANGUAGE, LIKE, HP/FRAIL ELDERLY, DISABLED TO UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THAT APPEALS TO EVERYONE. o ENHANCE THE COMFORT, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE OF EVERYONE Date: 2/13/2022 7

NEW MEDIA FOCUS o TO FOCUS ON USING MAINSTREAM MEDIA WHERE MOST PEOPLE GET

NEW MEDIA FOCUS o TO FOCUS ON USING MAINSTREAM MEDIA WHERE MOST PEOPLE GET THEIR INFORMATION o LEARN NEEDED INFO WITHOUT BEING FORCED TO RELATE TO A STIGMATIZED GROUPS OR AGENCIES o WASH. POST, WASH TIMES, . BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN, MAINSTREAM TV/ RADIO CONSUMER BULLETINS, ETC. Date: 2/13/2022 8

TRAINED TOURGUIDES o IMPORTANCE OF TRAINED TOURGUIDES. OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES ARE UNMATCHED

TRAINED TOURGUIDES o IMPORTANCE OF TRAINED TOURGUIDES. OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES ARE UNMATCHED IN KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL COMMITMENT. THEY ARE REALLY THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO POINT OUT, AND DRAW ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANT DETAILS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES LIVES. Date: 2/13/2022 9

GOAL/EDUCATE CONSUMER o CREATED AN INFORMED CONSUMER BASE TO MAKE INFORMED DEMANDS ON MARKET

GOAL/EDUCATE CONSUMER o CREATED AN INFORMED CONSUMER BASE TO MAKE INFORMED DEMANDS ON MARKET o INDUSTRY ALWAYS RESPOND TO CONSUMER DEMANDS o IN ABSENSE, OF CONSUMER DEMANDS, THEY ARE FREE CREATE THEIR OWN SALE PITCH Date: 2/13/2022 10

Accomplishments to Date ü Developed EASY LIVING WITH UNIVERSAL DESIGN booklet ü Hosted successful

Accomplishments to Date ü Developed EASY LIVING WITH UNIVERSAL DESIGN booklet ü Hosted successful Universal Design Symposium last fall ü Participating in community events and partnering with businesses and groups to host displays on Universal Design ü Information on Universal Design on county websites ü Created speakers bureau- available to talk to any community group on Universal Design ü Collaborated with CENTEX BLDRS and DEVEREAUX ARCHITECTS TO BUILD A UNIVERSAL DESIGN DEMONSTRATION HOUSE Date: 2/13/2022 11

Introducing the Prince William County Universal Design Demonstration House Date: 2/13/2022 12

Introducing the Prince William County Universal Design Demonstration House Date: 2/13/2022 12

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Date: 2/13/2022 13

Large kitchen Date: 2/13/2022 14

Large kitchen Date: 2/13/2022 14

WALK IN SHOWER Date: 2/13/2022 15

WALK IN SHOWER Date: 2/13/2022 15

Wide stairway blocked walls Date: 2/13/2022 16

Wide stairway blocked walls Date: 2/13/2022 16

Step-less rear door Date: 2/13/2022 17

Step-less rear door Date: 2/13/2022 17

MULTIPLE WORK LEVELS Date: 2/13/2022 18

MULTIPLE WORK LEVELS Date: 2/13/2022 18

Step less entrances Date: 2/13/2022 19

Step less entrances Date: 2/13/2022 19

WIDE FRONT DOOR Date: 2/13/2022 20

WIDE FRONT DOOR Date: 2/13/2022 20

ACCESSIBLE GARAGE Date: 2/13/2022 21

ACCESSIBLE GARAGE Date: 2/13/2022 21

FRONT LOADING WASHING Date: 2/13/2022 22

FRONT LOADING WASHING Date: 2/13/2022 22

DOUBLE DISH WASHER Date: 2/13/2022 23

DOUBLE DISH WASHER Date: 2/13/2022 23

STOVE WITH WATER SPOUT Date: 2/13/2022 24

STOVE WITH WATER SPOUT Date: 2/13/2022 24

MASTER BEDROOM DOWN Date: 2/13/2022 25

MASTER BEDROOM DOWN Date: 2/13/2022 25

ACCESSIBLE SINK Date: 2/13/2022 26

ACCESSIBLE SINK Date: 2/13/2022 26

Universal Design adds… ü Flexibility- makes it easier to adapt to homes as lifestyles

Universal Design adds… ü Flexibility- makes it easier to adapt to homes as lifestyles change or others live in or visit home ü Simplicity- makes household chores, storage, entertaining and seasonal maintenance activities easier to do ü Style and Marketability- new features are attractive, suitable for any home and are increasingly in demand ü Safety- eliminates common causes of accidents and injuries in homes Date: 2/13/2022 27

The Universal Design House was designed to o PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF UNIVESAL DESIGN

The Universal Design House was designed to o PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF UNIVESAL DESIGN o NOT TO SELL PRODUCTS o MORE THAN 3, 500 VISITORS TOURED THE UD DEMO HOUSE; CONSUMERS, BLDRS, ARCH. FROM THROUGH NATION INCLUDING, CANADA, JAPAN, ITALY, AND ENGLAND Date: 2/13/2022 28