Peter Ottowitz is now a Certified Living in Place Professional - CLIPP™ .
CLIPP in not just for those who are older or differently abled, but for all homes.
This is a fundamental shift to a simpler, complete approach to making ALL homes more accessible, comfortable and safe.
Do You Know the Facts?
Current Homes
Only 1% of the current housing stock have zero-step entrances to the home, single floor living, wide hallways and doors, electrical controls reachable from a wheelchair, and lever style handles on faucets and doors. Varying Challenges
According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:
56.7 million non-institutionalized individuals have varying abilities that affect their daily activities
38.3 individuals have a severe disability
12.3 million individuals age 6 and up need personal assistance with their daily activities
Falls
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries of older adults.
An Accessible, Safe and Comfortable Home Might Include the Following:
Door Handle Levers
Grab and Towel Bars
Induction Cooking
Lateral Sliding Cabinet Doors
Sink Basin with Hand Holds
Curbless Showers
Self-Cleaning Toilets
LED Lighting
Vertical Platform Lifts
Smart Home Controls
Emergency Information Documents