Newsflash: Universal Design Plays in Peoria!

By Scott Rains on November 22, 2009 9:09 AM | 0 Comments

Peoria, Illinois' PJStar begins an article on the nationwide trend across the US to adopt Universal Design in homes with this:

Spacious. Luxurious. Exquisite attention to detail. Handicap accessible - that's not the first adjective that jumps to mind with Karen Roche's home, but it's the crucial one.
For the full article see:

http://www.pjstar.com/entertainment/x511160345/Chillicothe-home-built-to-help-homeowner-live-independently

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