How do we choose the right roll-in shower or accessible bathroom layout?

Every client’s needs are different. We assess mobility, transfer method, caregiver support, safety risks, and the home’s layout to design a custom roll-in shower, seating, grab bar placement, and clearances that fit the person using the space.

Can you help adult children who live out of state manage modifications for parents in Michigan?

Yes. We can coordinate communication by phone and email, share scope details and photos, and keep family members informed throughout the accessible home modification process in Southeast Michigan.

Do you install wheelchair ramps and lifts for home access?

Yes. We provide accessibility solutions including wheelchair ramp installation, handicap ramp installation, and disability lift options for homes, based on site conditions, rise, space, and safety needs.

Is residential remodeling required to follow ADA rules?

Residential projects are typically governed by local building codes, not full ADA requirements. However, we apply accessibility best practices and safety clearances when designing barrier-free remodeling for seniors and people with disabilities.

What areas do you serve?

BFA, LLC serves Southeast Michigan including Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Macomb, and Livingston Counties (excluding Detroit).

How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom to be handicap accessible?

Costs vary based on the existing layout, the accessibility needs, and the finishes selected. We provide a detailed, custom estimate after an on-site evaluation so the design fits the client’s needs and the home’s conditions.

Do you work with insurance adjusters and case managers?

Yes. We can provide estimates, documentation, and progress photos for insurance adjusters and case managers. Coordination and approvals are handled by the case manager/insurance team per the client’s process.

Welcome to the Access + Home Blog!

ACCESSIBILITY

SOLUTIONS

Accessible Home Modifications and Disability Lifts

are our

PASSION

ADA Wheelchair Accessible Home Remodeling in Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Ann Arbor & Southeast Michigan

Welcome to the Access + Home = Life Blog by BFA, LLC – Contractor & Disability Consultant. Here we share real-world accessibility remodeling projects, wheelchair accessible bathroom renovations, ADA roll-in showers, aging-in-place solutions, stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, wheelchair ramps, and home accessibility modifications completed throughout Southeast Michigan.

With more than 23 years of experience and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credentials, our team helps homeowners create safer, more functional, and more independent living environments. We proudly serve homeowners in Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Canton, Rochester Hills, Troy, and communities throughout Southeast Michigan.

Our blog features wheelchair accessible bathrooms, barrier-free showers, curbless shower installations, accessible kitchens, aging-in-place remodeling, disability lifts, stair lift installations, wheelchair lift projects, and home modifications designed for seniors, veterans, and individuals living with mobility challenges. Whether you are planning ahead for aging in place or adapting a home after an injury, illness, or disability, you'll find practical ideas, expert guidance, and real project examples from Michigan's accessibility remodeling specialists.

Accessibility Solutions. Home Modifications. Aging in Place. Because Every Home Should Support Every Body.

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Motivation Monday

This is Dan Holt. He has his law degree and is taking his exam to be able to practice as a lawyer. If you know about Cerebral Palsy, you know that it can't stop you from reaching your goals.

Click here to see the BBC article.

Our motivation is being advocates for people with disabilities. Everyone has the right to an accessible home and to live as independently as possible.

What is your motivation? Comment below.

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Throw back Thursday !

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Do you know what that means? Let's have a little throw back.

Here are pictures from the 2014 National Multiple Sclerosis Annual Bike Ride in Frankenmuth. Yes, I said Frankenmuth! It turned out to be a wonderful way to spend the weekend with the family and raise awareness for MS.

Luis has been cycling since he was a teenager! The MS bike rides are a great way to do the things he loves the most, spend time with family and ride bike.

The BFA LLC. family has been involved in the disability community from the very start. After having an overwhelming amount of clients with Multiple Sclerosis, Luis and Gwendolyne knew they had to be involved with MS organizations and community to learn how they could make a difference in a cause that effects too many people they knew.

Have you participated in any bike rides, walks or other events to raise awareness/ funds for an organization close to your heart?

Tell us about it in a comment below.

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Wheelchairs on Airplanes

Do you or a loved one use a wheelchair for mobility? How often do you travel? What forms of travel do you prefer?

More often than not, people who travel with wheelchairs do not choose airplanes as transportation because of the inconvenience.

When you fly:

You cannot use your own wheelchair
Airplane seats do not provide the support you need
Wheelchairs are broken when checked in with the luggage
Wheelchairs even get lost

What a lot of able bodied people do not see is that wheelchairs are not accessories, they are an extension of the person. When you are transferred to another chair or worse, if you are held up in the airport because your wheelchair is lost, there are serioussituations that risk peoples lives.

Leave it to Michele Erwin, a mom of a child with disabilities, to fight for wheelchairs on airplanes. The unfortunate part is that her son cannot travel with her because it is too risky for him to fly without his chair.

Click below to watch the BBC video and learn about this incredible mom's plans for making airplane rides more comfortable for people who use wheelchairs.