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accommodate people of all ages and abilities. This attractive, large-number Honeywell thermostat makes setting and viewing easy — even for those with impaired movement or vision.



 

 

Front-loading washer, dryer and dishwasher:

 

Asko
903 North Bower, #170
Richardson, TX 75081
972.644.8595
505.994.0100
www.askousa.com

 

 

Adjustable, reach-in closet storage systems:

 

California Closets
1000 Fourth Street, Suite 800
San Raphael, CA 94901
415.256.8500
www.calclosets.com


 

Accessible modular acrylic transfer shower units:



 

Comfort Designs
P.O. Box 34279
Richmond, VA 23234
800.801.2820
804.425.1051


 
FreeFlex™ Ergonomic Propulsion System designed for ideal rehabilitation and prevention of many debilitating injuries associated with wheelchair use:  

Design in Motion
100 Park Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10017
347.767.2002
http://dinm.net/index.html


 

Wall mounted, off-the-floor toilet system:

 

Geberit
1100 Boone Drive
Michigan City, IN 46360-7730
800.225.7217
219.879.4466
www.us.geberit.com


 

Stainless steel grab bar systems with colored accent rings:

 

The C. D. Sparling Company
498 Farmer Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
734.455.3121
www.cdsparling.com


 
Single-lever faucets for kitchen, bath and shower control systems:
 

Grohe America, Inc.
241 Covington Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630.582.7711
www.groheamerica.com


 

Folding ironing board; 1/4-turn wire shelf corner system; Pull-out pantry units; hinges; casters; drawer and shelf extension glides; "D" pull drawer pulls; trash unit; pull-out laundry hamper; pull-out towel rack; kitchen rail system:

 

Hafële America Co.
3901 Cheyenne Dr.
P.O. Box 4000
Archdale, NC 27263
336.889.2322
www.haef.com


 

Remote control insert direct vent gas fireplace:

 

Heat-N-Glo
Division of Hearth Technologies.
20802 Kensington Boulevard
Lakeville, MN 55044
612.985.6000
www.heatnglo.com


 
Easy-to-read large number thermostat controls:
 
Honeywell
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3992
800.345.6770, ext. 7175
www.honeywell.com

 

Shades, blinds and remote control,
rotating window shadings and privacy
sheer window coverings:

 

Hunter Douglas, Inc.
2 Park Way
Upper Saddle River, NJ  07459
800.486.8373
201.327.8200
www.hunterdouglas.com


 

Lever door handles, lever handles with
locks and deadbolts, keyless entry system:

 

Kwikset Corporation
516 East Santa Ana Street
Anaheim, CA 92803-4250
714.535.8111
www.kwikset.com


 

Electrical switches and touch dimmers:

 

Leviton
59-25 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
718.631.6579


 

Tongue and groove natural cork floating
floor:

 

Natural Cork
1710 North Leg Court
Augusta, GA 30909
706.733.6120
www.naturalcork.com


 

Pool cleaning and circulation system with automatic debris removal:

 

Paramount Pool and Spa Products
6529 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251


 

Adjustable wash basin brackets with gas cylinder; flip up support arms; adjustable height, flip-up shower chairs; flexible feed and waste systems; ergonomic toilet seats:

 

Pressalit
Rehab Solutions and Design
5966 Keystone Drive
Bath, PA 18014
Tel: +1 6108373000
E-mail: jim@rehabsolution.us


 

Low profile stainless steel linear shower drain system can be used as a bathroom shower door drain and shower wall drain, as well as a linear pool or deck drain.

 

Quick Drain USA
P.O. Box 1358
Frisco. CO 80443
Tel: 970.389.6582
www.quickdrainusa.com/index.html


 

Corner medicine cabinets with adjustable shelves, side mirrors and sconces:

 

Robern
P.O. Box 2145
701 North Wilson Avenue
Bristol, PA 19007
800.877.2370
215.826.9800


 

Pipeless whirlpool bath tub:

 

Sanijet
1461 Beltline Road
Coppell, TX 75019
972.745.2283
www.sanijet.com


 

Aluminum clad, insulated casement windows, sliding patio doors, and swinging doors:

 

Sierra Pacific Windows
P.O. Box 8489
Red Bluff, CA 96080
800.824.7744


 

Side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator/freezer with ice and water through the door:

 

Sub-Zero Freezer Company Inc.
4717 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI  53711
800.222.7820
608.271.2233


 

Pre-finished, tongue and grove bamboo flooring:

 

TimberGrass LLC
7995 N.E. Day Road, Suite A
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
800.929.6333
06.842.9477


 

Fixed and electrically vented skylights:

 

Velux-America, Inc.
450 Old Brickyard Road
P.O. Box 5001
Greenwood, SC 29648-5001
/800.888.3589
www.veluxusa.com


 

Solid surface counter tops with under mount sinks and easy grip edge profile:

 

Wilsonart International
505 South General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76503-611
0254.207.7000
www.wilsonart.com


 

Hot water radiant floor heating:

 

Wirsbo
5925 148th Street
Apple Valley, MN
612.891.2000


 

Gas cook top; pop up counter vent; convection wall oven; microwave oven; warming oven:

 

Wolf Appliance Company
P.O. Box 44848
Madison, WI 53744
800.332.9513
www.wolfappliance.com


 

Disclaimer: This listing may contain references or cross references to other agencies, products, programs, or links. Transgenerational Design Matters does not endorse nor qualify any of these products, programs or links. We list these products, programs, and services for informational purposes and individuals must use their own caution and judgment when using these resources. Transgenerational Design Matters does not hold any liability or personal interest in any of these agencies, products, or services.

 

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