how it started -

How it started

My name is Aaron Lema I am the inventor of the Simplified Disabled Housing system.

While working in the real estate industry, I was approached by a couple wishing to purchase a home. After previewing several homes a decision was made. The offer was written and submitted. What happened next proved to be what you might call a "deal killer" . The seller's agent informed me that the sale would be contingent on the seller's finding a home that was wheelchair accessible. Well, being relatively new in the business and full of enthusiasm, I set out to look for a home that was wheelchair accessible so my clients could purchase the home. I searched the database available and found no homes stating that they were wheelchair accessible. I went to new home developers and found they may be able to modify their single story model in an extremely limited way, for a substantial cost. Needless to say, my clients did not purchase that home. What did happen after that and similar situations, was that I realized there was a real need for affordable accessible housing that was not being properly addressed.

As a result of volunteering at a Special Olympic events, I was made aware of just how unique we, as people, are. Until that time I thought only of building accessible homes that featured wheelchair accessibility. This narrow way of thinking would have left out people who do not use a wheelchair but still require a home that provides accessibility.

The Simplified Disabled Housing system goes far beyond the ADA and Universal design methods of building one size fits all homes. It maximizes independence through greater accessibility.

Please contact me about your accessible housing needs.