Merry Christmas from BFA, LLC | Creating Safe and Accessible Homes in Michigan

Aging in Place Guides and resources on remodeling strategies that support long-term independent living. Includes safety planning, diagnosis-based design, caregiver considerations, and best practices from Michigan Certified CAPS Remodelers.Accessibility Remodeling Content focused on customized home modifications that improve mobility, safety, and independence for Michigan homeowners. Includes roll-in showers, ramps, lifts, door widening, and ADA-inspired solutions designed by Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists.Accessible Bathrooms Articles covering roll-in showers, grab bar placement, shower seating, accessible vanities, waterproofing, and bathroom layouts designed for wheelchair users, seniors, and individuals with mobility limitations.Home Safety Content focused on fall prevention, safe bathing solutions, entry modifications, and home improvements that protect individuals with mobility, balance, or strength challenges.Roll-In Showers Information on barrier-free shower design, linear drains, shower seating, layout planning, and custom accessibility features created for wheelchair users and age-in-place clients.Wheelchair Accessibility Remodeling solutions for part-time and full-time wheelchair users, including ramps, lifts, turning radius optimization, transfer zones, and personalized bathroom and home accessibility upgrades.Barrier-Free Design Articles centered on zero-step entries, open layouts, universal design principles, and safe transitions throughout the home to eliminate mobility barriers.BFA, LLC Updates Company announcements, project highlights, service updates, and educational messages showcasing BFA, LLC’s expertise in accessibility remodeling across Southeast Michigan.Holiday Messages Seasonal updates, safety reminders, and accessibility awareness posts from BFA, LLC, highlighting the importance of customized home modifications during the holidays.

Dec 11

Written By Gwendolyne Colon

Because Accessibility Is Never One-Size-Fits-All—Every Home and Every Client Is Unique

“Custom roll-in shower designed by BFA, LLC with barrier-free entry, personalized grab bar placement, and seat height tailored to the homeowner’s mobility needs.” — Roll-in showers must be tailored to each client—there is no one-size-fits-all layout.

“Custom wheelchair ramp and zero-step entry installed by BFA, LLC in Michigan, designed specifically for the homeowner’s mobility needs and property layout, demonstrating that accessibility solutions are never one-size-fits-all.” — Every ramp must be custom-built to match the home’s layout and the client’s mobility needs.

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we are reminded of the importance of home—where comfort, safety, and independence matter most. For many families in Michigan, the holidays make accessibility challenges more visible. Loved ones gather, routines change, and mobility limitations become clearer.

At BFA, LLC, our mission remains steady and sincere: to create safe, accessible, barrier-free homes that reflect the unique needs of every person we serve.
This season, we want to share an important truth about accessibility:

There is no cookie-cutter solution.
Every body is different.
Every home is different.
Every accessibility plan must be custom-designed.

Why Accessibility Is Never One-Size-Fits-All

“Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with safe turning radius and user-specific shower layout, demonstrating BFA, LLC’s personalized approach to home modifications.” — Accessibility is personal—every home and every client requires a custom design.

When families begin exploring accessibility remodeling—whether for aging in place, recovering from illness, or adapting to a mobility diagnosis—they often expect standardized measurements or universal layouts. But in real homes with real people, accessibility is far more personal.

What works for one person may not work for another.
This is why our designs are customized for:

The client’s diagnosis
Strength and mobility level
Reach and transfer patterns
Caregiver needs, if applicable
Home layout and structural limitations
Future planning for progressive conditions

The right solution for one homeowner may be unsafe or unmanageable for someone else.
This is why accessibility done correctly can never be “one-size-fits-all.”

Examples of Why Custom Design Matters

1. Roll-In Shower Design

Seat height, shower controls, grab bar placement, and clearances must match the client’s actual abilities—not generic measurements.

2. Ramp Slope and Length

The correct ramp angle depends on both the mobility device and the property layout. Some homes require lifts instead of ramps.

3. Zero-Step Entries

Every Michigan home has unique entry conditions—porches, thresholds, grade slopes, and interior transitions that affect safety.

4. Bathroom Layouts

Turning radius, shower entry direction, handheld shower height, and sink access all vary by the user’s mobility and strength.

This is why every wheelchair-accessible home modification must be custom-designed.

The Meaning of Accessibility During the Holidays

During Christmas, family members gather from near and far. Many clients tell us that this is when they first notice:

A loved one struggling with the bathroom
A doorway that is too narrow
A step that has become too difficult
A shower that no longer feels safe
A caregiver who is overwhelmed
A home that needs barrier-free pathways

These moments are meaningful—because they show us what matters most:
Keeping loved ones safe, comfortable, and able to enjoy their home.

As Michigan Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS), we take this responsibility seriously. Every solution we design is built around dignity, mobility, and long-term independence.

Creating Safe and Accessible Homes Across Southeast Michigan

BFA, LLC provides custom accessibility remodeling throughout:

Oakland County
Livingston County
Macomb County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County (excluding Detroit)

Our services include:

Roll-in shower installation
Accessible bathroom remodeling
Grab bar systems designed for individual mobility
Zero-step entries and ramps
Wheelchair lifts and stairlifts
Door widening and accessible layouts
Aging-in-place home modifications

Every project begins with a detailed assessment—because your home and your needs are unique.
We design the plan around you.

A Christmas Message from Our Team

As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for every family who allowed us into their home and trusted us to make accessibility a reality. It is an honor to serve the Michigan community and help individuals live safely and independently in the homes they love.

This Christmas, we wish you: