This project in Chester County is a very good example of the type of work that Homescapes does. The challenge was to transform the family’s two-story house so that their 24-year-old son, who is now permanently physically disabled, can live safely and independently on the first floor.

This young man was driving home at night last December and hit a patch of “black ice” while going around a curve in the road. His car went out of control and he was ejected through the windshield. Fortunately a passer-by stopped and called for help. Within minutes he was MedEvaced to a hospital where he finally was stabilized, but received the news that he would no longer be able to use his legs.

Homescapes was notified of this situation while the young man was in Magee Rehabilitation Hospital for the first of two visits. We met with the family to discuss alternatives for their home. Since the available living space was very limited, we all agreed to take the garage area and turn it into a bedroom and use some of the family room for a first floor bathroom - while making sure that all of the new hard flooring was level with zero thresholds. The timing challenge was that this all had to take place within a month of construction, to coincide with the return of the 24-year-old from Magee Rehab.

Having been back in his home for a few months now, this young man has already returned to the workforce. He is working part-time and spends the rest of his time in physical therapy. His goal is to be back to work full-time and be financially independent. You can bet this will happen soon.

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