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[⁠View the full transcript here.⁠] Welcome to a compelling new episode of The Association 100 podcast, where we're kicking off 2024 with a focus on enhancing accessibility within the association community. Our guest, Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, a renowned accessibility expert and consultant, joins co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning of OnWrd & UpWrd to share invaluable insights on accommodating people with disabilities at meetings and events. In this episode, Rosemarie delves into her personal journey to becoming an advocate for disability inclusion, sparked by her own life-changing accident in 1998. With a career spanning over 27 years, she explains how her company evolved to specialize in assisting associations to create more inclusive environments for all attendees. Rosemarie emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, from initial announcements to detailed registration processes, ensuring that every participant's needs are anticipated and met. She offers practical advice for associations venturing into accessibility improvements, suggesting partnerships with experienced consultants to navigate the intricate process effectively. Listeners will learn about the key factors to consider for accessible event planning, including venue selection, communication strategies and budgeting for inclusivity. Rosemarie shares her recent experience consulting for a major association's annual meeting, highlighting the impact of thoughtful accommodations like complimentary scooters for attendees. This episode also explores the transition to virtual events, where Rosemarie recommends simple yet significant adjustments to make online gatherings more accessible. She underscores the need for clear communication and the integration of accessibility features, such as captioning and sign language interpretation, from the outset. As associations strive to be more inclusive, Rosemarie points out common challenges they face, including financial constraints and the necessity for leadership support. She concludes with optimistic reflections on the future of accessibility in the association space, envisioning a year marked by widespread adoption of best practices and a genuine commitment to inclusivity. Join us for this enlightening discussion on making accessibility a cornerstone of association event planning. Whether you're new to the topic or seeking to enhance your organization's efforts, Rosemarie's expertise and passion will inspire and guide you towards creating more welcoming and accommodating events for everyone. Subscribe to The Association 100 podcast on Spotify to ensure you never miss an episode, and follow us for the latest best practices, trends, and strategies making waves in the association world. LinkedIn: /company/the-association-100  Stay tuned for more episodes that bring you closer to the experts and innovators transforming the association industry.

On this episode of The Association Podcast, Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., a disability rights advocate and ADA compliance consultant, shares her insights on creating accessible environments. She discusses her work in disability inclusion, her experiences consulting on ADA compliance for large tradeshows, and the importance of attention to detail in planning accessible events. We also talk about the balance between security and usability in design, the significance of seemingly simple things like ramps, and the need for respectful language when interacting with individuals with disabilities. Rosemarie's Website with Free Resourceswww.rosemariespeaks.comUniversal Design Laboratorywww.udll.com

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D, is an author, Universal Design and Aging In Place subject matter expert and a public and motivational speaker. She is the Co-founder of the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Rosemarie and her husband Mark Leder, built their home based on UD and Green Building practices. Their homes holds multiple certifications in UD, Green Building, Wildlife Habitat, and more. Rosemarie and Mark spent 7 years doing research into the area of Universal Design. The process led to a belief that they could share their research, knowledge and home to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of others. They were passionate about finding a way to share what they had learned with others. Please listen to learn how they made the impossible possible and how they turned tragedy into triumph. The UDLL has helped many people, building professionals, and manufacturers understand how UD is a powerful tool to living more comfortably, with dignity, and independence. Books By Rosemarie Rossetti:The Universal Design ToolkitTake Back Your LifeSupport the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally recognized expert, speaker, author, consultant, CEO and Founder of Rossetti Enterprises LLC, a Disability-Owned Business through Disability: IN. since January 1997. Known for her Universal Design and Green Building Expertise, she and her husband, Mark led the design team, were the general contractors/builders, and since May 2012 have lived in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home and garden in Columbus, Ohio. www.udll.com Rosemarie took some time out of her busy schedule of recording, speaking, writing, etc., to join me for Episode 1 of Season 4 of The QuadCast.

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities.As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled with time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. Rossetti and her husband led the design team, were the general contractors, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, This is the top-rated universal design home in North America.Today, Rosemarie joins us to discuss the business opportunities of accessible homes, what is typically missing from homes to make them accessible, and features that already exist in your property that may qualify as accessibility options.To learn more visit: http://thanksforvisiting.meResources:RosemarieSpeaks.comUDLL.comUniversal Design Toolkit#STRShareSunday: @becomingrentableThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:BreezewayVisit Breezeway.io/TFV to automate communications with your guests using Breezeway's Smart Messaging.MinoanMinoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform. Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!HostfullySign up today at Hostfully.com and use coupon code THANKSFORVISITING to get 2 Free Guidebooks!

Happy Holidays! This is the 2nd of three of my most popular interviews from 2022, that I am sharing with you this holiday season.    Back in March, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rosemarie Rossetti about her experience building her dream home…and developing a network of resources and accessible design standards in the process.  It was a wonderful conversation, and I hope you enjoy hearing our discussion…especially if you missed it when it first came out.  Please enjoy…and stay tuned for new guests and interviews next month! Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally recognized expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks to and consults with design and building professionals who want to design homes and workplaces that are more accessible, safe, and inclusive. She is the President of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. which she founded in 1997.  Rossetti and her husband designed, built, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home, and garden. This is the highest-rated universal design home in North America earning three national certifications.  Rossetti is the author of the Universal Design Toolkit. As a foremost expert on universal and accessible design, she shares her knowledge and experience through her book, feature articles in national publications, in-person presentations, webinars, radio/TV interviews, and podcasts. Rossetti is an inspiring entrepreneur who is rethinking design and building by spearheading discussions and experiments around re-imagined living and working spaces.  [00:01 - 04:21] Opening Segment The Universal Design Living Laboratory How Rosemarie made this bigger than her own home Rosemarie's Grand Development [04:22 - 13:16] What Makes a Home Accessible Making the Universal Design Living Laboratory a national demonstration home Home accessibility and visibility 32 Months of Construction: The 10-Year Journey of Rosemarie's Dream home [13:17 - 25:04] Dream Home turned National Demonstration Site Rosemarie gives us a quick tour of their house Bringing impact to the disability and development communities Lessons and Changes from Rosemarie  [25:05 - 30:18] Closing Segment Grab your own copy of The Universal Design Toolkit here You can connect with Rosemarie through rosemarie@rosemariespeaks.com, Universal Design Living Laboratory, Rosemarie's TEDx Talk, and Rosemarie's website! Key Quotes: “You do need that team to develop your accessible housing. You can't do it independently.” - Rosemarie Rossetti Please check out videos of many of the podcast episodes on my YouTube channel: Accessible Housing Matters, To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit my website, or contact me on Facebook and Twitter. Like what you've heard? Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast. Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

It's the 1st of the Month! Tune in as we recap the previous month and look ahead to the next, discussing  industry trends, pacing, events and more. Simon Lehmann of AJL Consulting joins us each month for "Simon Says", where we discuss the latest hot-button issue facing the vacation rental  and short term rental industry. We re-cap our first month in our new positions with Casago and Homes & Villas by Marriott, along with recent vacation rental headlines from Track, Rented, Lexicon and Texas's advocacy group. We also share a review from our good friend Matt Durrette - big thanks Matt and best wishes for the new year to  him and his team at Cozi Vacation Rentals!Simon Says: The Vacation Rental Industry Needs More Accessible PropertiesSimon invited Rosemarie Rossetti to join us today for a discussion on the need for more accessible vacation rentals. Some OTAs have added Accessible as an amenity choice, but as Rosemarie points out, often it's way too late in the booking process - which creates a great deal of frustration for the millions of guests searching for rentals that can accommodate them. CONTACT SIMON LEHMANNLinkedInAJL AtelierCONTACT ROSEMARIE ROSSETTI UDLL.com rosemarie@rosemariespeaks.comCONTACT ALEX & ANNIEAlexandAnniePodcast.comLinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramAlex Husner - LinkedinAnnie Holcombe - LinkedinPodcast Sponsored by AJL Atelier

Host Sherri Snelling celebrates October National Active Aging and Aging in Place Weeks by talking to two experts using innovative solutions to help older adults to be lifelong learners and gain social health through a new learning platform and how to transform our homes into “forever homes” through universal design. She first talks to Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up, about how an online learning platform keeps older adults emotionally healthy but also provides skills for encore careers. Then for our Well Home Design News, Sherri talks to national aging in place expert, Rosemarie Rossetti, designer of the Universal Design Living Lab – which happens to be her home in Ohio! Rosemarie's story is very poignant regarding how a terrible accident led her on a journey to adapt our homes to make it work for whatever physical challenges we may have. In Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri also touches on October Emotional Health Month and how emotional health is different from mental health. She also talks about what employers are doing to support mental and emotional health in the workplace and a note on finding resiliency and longevity in the life story and recent passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. And, we are thinking pink as Sherri acknowledges October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Finally, as always, we end our episode with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack that recognizes October 13 which is both World Vision Day and National Train Your Brain Day. Our Me Time Monday wellness hack is on how our brains see colors and how chromatherapy – based on color – is another tool for better wellness.

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., has built a legacy inspiring people around the world as a disability inclusion expert. Hear her remarkable story of resiliency and how Columbus has shaped her business.

Rosemarie Rosetti's life changed in an instant when a 7,000-pound tree fell on her. Through her resiliency, she has built a legacy and inspired people around the world. Learn about her remarkable story and where she likes to explore in Columbus.

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Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters!   In today's episode, I welcome Rosemarie Rossetti   Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally recognized expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks to and consults with design and building professionals who want to design homes and workplaces that are more accessible, safe, and inclusive. She is the President of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. which she founded in 1997.  Rossetti and her husband designed, built, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home, and garden. This is the highest-rated universal design home in North America earning three national certifications.    Rossetti is the author of the Universal Design Toolkit. As a foremost expert on universal and accessible design, she shares her knowledge and experience through her book, feature articles in national publications, in-person presentations, webinars, radio/TV interviews, and podcasts. Rossetti is an inspiring entrepreneur who is rethinking design and building by spearheading discussions and experiments around re-imagined living and working spaces.    Listen to find out more about:   [00:01 - 04:21] Opening Segment I welcome Rosemarie Rossetti to the Show Bio The Universal Design Living Laboratory How Rosemarie made this bigger than her own home   [04:22 - 13:16] What Makes a Home Accessible Making the Universal Design Living Laboratory a national demostration home Home accessibility and visibility 32 Months of Construction: The 10-Year Journey of Rosemarie's Dream home Rosemarie's Grand Development   [13:17 - 25:04] Dream Home turned National Demonstration Site A National Demostration Site Rosemarie gives us a quick tour of their house Moving in the house after over 2 years of construction Bringing impact to the disability and development communities, and more Lesson and Changes from Rosemarie    [25:05 - 30:18] Closing Segment Learn more by grabbing your own copy of The Universal Design Toolkit through Amazon or UniversalDesignToolkit.com You can connect with Rosemarie through rosemarie@rosemariespeaks.com, Universal Design Living Laboratory, Rosemarie's TEDex Talk, and Rosemarie's website.   To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit our website, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter.    Like what you've heard?  Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast.   Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.   Tweetable Quote/s:   “You do need that team to develop your accessible housing. You can't do it independently.” - Rosemarie Rossetti  

Today's guest on The Bottom-Up Revolution podcast is an expert in universal design: an approach to building spaces in a way that benefits both people living with disabilities and people who aren't. After an accident several decades ago, Rosemarie Rossetti began using a wheelchair and she and her husband quickly realized the home they lived in would no longer accommodate her needs. After searching for a more accessible place to live and coming up short, they decided to build their own universally designed home and use it as a “living laboratory” to show others what is possible in home construction.  Whether you live with a disability or not, know that many of your neighbors and fellow residents do and, as we age, it's likely that we may also one day desire homes that accommodate mobility challenges or other needs. What would it mean to be able to stay in our current houses or apartments rather than having to move to a facility? This is the promise of universal design, among other things, and it doesn't have to cost a lot to implement, either.  Rosemarie Rossetti is a speaker, author, and leader in this field. We hope you enjoy this conversation about universal design. Additional Show Notes Rosemarie Rossetti's website Universal Design Living Laboratory website Check out the Universal Design Toolkit Send your story ideas to rachel@strongtowns.org. Support this podcast by becoming a Strong Towns member today.

How might you increase your short-term vacation rental revenue by 13%? By making your AirBnB rental more accessible to people with disabilities – and those tweaks are easier and less expensive than you might think. People with disabilities and limitations are spending money on travel, particularly those age 65+, and it can pay to cater to their needs. Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is the author of Universal Design Toolkit and an authority on designing and retroactively fixing spaces to be more accessible and marketable. In this episode, she'll open your eyes to details in the home that can increase your bookings and win more positive reviews. 

An accident can change everything. The fall of a 7,000 lbs. tree, while riding her bicycle on her wedding anniversary, left Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. paralyzed from the waist down. Coming home from the hospital in a wheelchair was a rude awakening. Rosemarie knows firsthand how our homes can either offer frustration or ease and independence. This led to her life's work and personal mission of educating those in the housing industry, government policymakers, and the public about universal design, green building expertise, and aging in place. The goal is to provide accessibility for those who wish to stay in their home for as long as possible to support those family caregiving needs. Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti's work is inspiring as she challenges us to rethink design and accessibility. Thank you, Rosemarie, for having important discussions around re-imagined living and workspaces.   Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti shares about: *How her accident and return to home shaped her life's work *What is universal design? *Why this generation of boomers are making the choice to age differently than their parents *The benefits, features and financial advantages around universal design *What can people do to make their homes safer and more accessible? *What features does a sustainable home provide? *Rightsizing vs. downsizing *What are some of the challenges facing the housing industry, government policymakers, and the public at large to address and meet the needs of housing for an exponentially growing aging population? *All about the Universal Design Toolkit   Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. since January 1997. Her company is certified as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise.  She is the author of the book the Universal Design Toolkit, Time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. The Universal Design Living Laboratory is included in the second edition of the Universal Design Handbook. To Learn More About Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti: www.RosemarieSpeaks.com To Learn More About the Universal Design Living Laboratory and the Universal Design Toolkit: www.udll.com Her TEDx talk video about the Universal Design Living Laboratory can be viewed at https://www.rosemariespeaks.com/   We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guests, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

Our guest is Rosemarie Rossetti, an expert of Universal Design, aging in place, and accessible design. Rosemarie was disabled in an accident and used that as an opportunity to become a leading voice for the importance of easily accessible design in residential and commercial applications. Now a motivational speaker, Rosemarie lives in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, a demonstration home built for ease of access and usability. Check out Rosemarie's website at rosemariespeaks.com and the Universal Design Living Laboratory at udll.comEpisodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Take a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the top-rated universal design home in North America, the Universal Design Living Laboratory. www.udll.com This home received universal design certifications: EasyStep, Livable Design, and Life Flex Home. See the design features and products that make this home accessible, safe, convenient, and livable for a lifetime. Explore the details and interact with the presenter who led the design team, served as the general contractor, lives in the home, and uses a wheelchair. Participants will take away practical approaches and resources to integrate universal design and accessible design into their homes. The takeaways include resources, checklists, and tools that the attendees can immediately use in their homes to help them age in place. Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally recognized expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks to and consults with design and building professionals who want to design homes and workplaces that are more accessible, safe, and inclusive. She is the President of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. which she founded in 1997. www.RosemarieSpeaks.com In June 1998, Rossetti was crushed by a 7,000-pound tree while riding her bicycle and was paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury. She speaks about accessible and universal design from first-hand experience since she uses a wheelchair. Rossetti and her husband designed, built, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home and garden. www.udll.com This is the highest-rated universal design home in North America earning three national certifications. Since May 2018 she has been on the Board of Directors of the Global Universal Design Commission, Inc. where she serves on the universal design certification committee. Since December 2017 she has been a member of the National Home Safety and Modification Work Group. She has been a Certified Living in Place Professional since September 2016. Rossetti is the author of the Universal Design Toolkit. As a foremost expert on universal and accessible design, she shares her knowledge and experience through her book, feature articles in national publications, in-person presentations, webinars, radio/TV interviews, and podcasts. Rossetti is an inspiring entrepreneur who is rethinking design and building by spearheading discussions and experiments around re-imagined living and working spaces.

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. joins the program to discuss her journey of becoming paralyzed after a tree fell down on her. She discusses her subsequent efforts to create a home that was accessible and reveals how she and her husband are on a personal mission to influence those associated with the housing industry, government policymakers, and the public at large, to address and meet the needs of all individuals, including those with lived experiences with disabilities. 

In this podcast, we feature Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, author of the Universal Design Toolkit. An expert in accessible and universal design, she consults with design and building professionals and homeowners who want to create homes that are more accessible, safe, and convenient. Dr. Rossetti and her husband are the designers, builders, and occupants of [...] The post Time-Saving Ideas For Safe & Accessible Homes appeared first on AuthorExpertWire Podcast.

In this special episode of the Universal Design in Life and Work Podcast, Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti takes us through her life and work in universal design and how it has transformed the way she thinks and acts. She explains what universal design means to her and how to interact with a person who has a disability. The virtual tour of her home and her TED Talk gives even more insights into living with universal design. Listeners can download a free chapter from her book to discover the most common mistakes in universal design. Full transcript available at dranthony.design --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dranthony/support

Holding meetings virtually can open up opportunities for those with disabilities.   One of the few silver linings of 2020 and the necessity to meet online vs. in person has been the way in which digital and hybrid events allow more attendees to take part, on their terms.   In advance of the United Nations' International Day of Disabled Persons on Dec. 3, we spoke with Rosemarie Rossetti, an accessibility expert and consultant, author and speaker who travels globally to discuss Universal Design and inclusive meetings and events. She told us how the changing landscape of meetings impacts those with disabilities, and how planners can ensure their events — whether digital, in-person or hybrid — are truly accessible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, joins Josh and Toby to talk about universal design. Find out what it is and why it's important to travel and tourism, and some simple steps to bringing universal design into your home, hotel or business. Rosemarie is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, consultant and author of the Universal Design Toolkit. She built, and lives in, the Universal Design Living Laboratory. {https://www.rosemariespeaks.com/} {https://www.udll.com/about/} Explorable A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast about travel, disability and inclusion. Join Josh Loebner and Toby Willis as they interview experts, advocates and allies of tourism, destinations and disability to learn about how they’re traveling the world, the obstacles they face, and how we can change it for the better to make each journey more explorable. The Explorable Podcast is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit {https://www.explorablepodcast.com/} to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the movement to make the entire planet more Explorable.

Paul and Justin are joined by Rosemarie Rossetti.Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. www.RosemarieSpeaks.com Rossetti’s life was transformed when a 7,000-pound tree came crashing down on her. Paralyzed from the waist down, Rossetti looked deep within herself and found new strength and resolve.Determined to make a difference for others, she shares her dramatic personal story and the life lessons she learned. She demonstrates how to live with conviction and rise above misfortune. She empowers audiences to embrace change, improve performance, and unlock their competitive advantage. She taps into what motivates people to change their behavior and achieve their goals.As a person who uses a wheelchair, she knows firsthand the benefits of accessible and universal design. Rossetti and her husband are the designers, builders, and occupants of the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the highest rated universal design home in North America. www.udll.com Rossetti is an inspiring entrepreneur who is rethinking design and building by spearheading discussions and experiments around re-imagined living spaces.She is a recognized expert on inclusive design. She speaks to and consults with meeting professionals to help them create a welcoming inclusive environment to ensure that they exceed requirements mandated by the venue and the meeting organizer for inclusion and diversity. she is the author of the Universal Design Toolkit and Take Back Your Life!You can find her online at the following web pages:www.RosemarieSpeaks.comwww.udll.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rosemarie.rossettihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/topmotivationalspeaker  Send your questions for our segment, ASK PAUL ANYTHING. Submit them to ActionsandLimits@Gmail.com to get your questions answered on air. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVMN-oxSvvOWCzPKh4Qslw  Let's create Actions and Destroy those Limits

Rosemarie Rossetti is a powerful, internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc.  Through her own personal tragedy she looked deep within herself and found new strength and resolve.  She demonstrates how to live with conviction and rise above misfortune. She empowers audiences to embrace change, improve performance, and unlock their competitive advantage. She taps into what motivates people to change their behavior and achieve their goals. Something we all need reminding of during these times. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

• A traumatic event reshaped her life • “It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon” Sign up for our daily CVBT email here: https://tinyurl.com/syqft9z For most people, lives are changed by small events -- a tweak here, a nudge there. But for the guest on this CVBT Audio Interview Podcast, life changed suddenly and dramatically one day in June 1998. Rosemarie Rossetti is now a keynote speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. But in 1998, things were different. She was recently married and hobbies like a bike ride were routine. “It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon. My husband Mark and I were celebrating our third wedding anniversary,” Ms. Rossetti recalls. They decided to go for a bike ride on a rails-to-trails path in Granville, a college town east of Columbus. That's when life changed. Listen to our CVBT podcast where Ms. Rossetti continues the story of that afternoon and how it changed her life in ways never expected….

Rosemarie Rossetti has a PhD in Agricultural Education, an extensive background in training and consulting, and has served on the faculty of Ohio State University teaching public speaking. When biking with her husband 21 years ago, a 7,000 pound tree fell on her leaving her permanently disabled with T12-L1 incomplete paraplegia, and her life’s course changed dramatically. She embraced her new identity as a person with a disability, and began using her skills in training, consulting, and public speaking to become an expert and start advocating for disability inclusion and universal design. Rosemarie speaking at TEDx Since her life changing experience, she has built her personal home in Columbus, OH using the latest and greatest techniques in accessible design, she's enjoyed 24 years of marriage with her husband, and has become a successful speaker and consultant for inclusivity, with a specialty on inclusive conferences/events. What you’ll learn from Rosemarie in this intriguing podcast: How to give the gift of inclusive design to facilities that are not in compliance.How meeting planners and corporations/groups can ensure their conferences and events are inclusive to all attendees.Her experience with building the #1 top rated home for universal design in America, and the certifications she had to obtain for the home to gain that status.How she maintains her 7 year old home, and her favorite design features that make her daily chores much easier.What she does to stay healthy at 66, and keep her marriage of 24 years alive.What it’s like to work with your husband from home, and what their daily schedule consists of. RESOURCES: Rosemarie’s Professional Speaking website: www.RosemarieSpeaks.com Rosemarie’s Home website: www.udll.com Rosemarie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosemarie.rossetti Rosemarie’s Home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universaldesignlivinglaboratory/ Rosemarie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topmotivationalspeaker/ Rosemarie’s Twitter: @RRossetti Rosemarie’s YouTube: https://yt.rosemariespeaks.com Home Elevator article: https://pushliving.com/stylish-elevators-bring-independence-home-for-wheelchair-users/ Tempur-Pedic Mattress and Power Base - Tempur Advanced ERGO System: https://www.tempurpedic.com/search/?query=ergo+system WHILL wheelchair: https://whill.us/ https://pushliving.com/why-a-home-elevator-was-the-perfect-fit/

How accessible is your event? Meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act is not nearly enough to fully accommodate attendees with differing abilities. For this week’s episode, Rosemarie Rossetti, an accessibility expert and consultant who travels globally to discuss inclusive meetings and events and Universal Design, discusses physical space details to consider, such as height of registration desks or the direction in which a door opens, how to use “person-first” language when referencing people with disabilities and more.

How to continue living in your own home even when life brings challenges. A discussion with Rosemarie Rossetti about creating a home with Universal Design. After an accident left her paralyzed, Rosemarie made it her mission to create designs that work for everyone, regardless of their size or ability. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Rosemarie Rossetti is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. On June 13, 1998, Rossetti’s life was transformed when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crashing down on her and paralyzed her from the waist down. Author of the Universal Design Toolkit and Take Back Your Life! Together with her husband she designed, built, and lives in the Universal Design Living Laboratory. This is the top-rated universal design home in North America with three national universal design certifications. Universal Design Living Laboratory Learn More Helpful LinksAmerican Housing Survey referenced in the episode.Universal Design Living Laboratory for virtual tour, many photographs, and additional references.Universal Design Toolkit free chapter.Rosemarie Speaks website for additional information on consulting with Rosemarie Rossetti. Nichole Kain Environmental GerontologistOTR/L, MA, CAPS About your host: Nichole Kain is a residential universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice. Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, she helps homeowners, researchers, and business owners go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments.To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit: www.homeandplaceproject.com Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInPodcast TranscriptAPA Citation:Kain, N. (Host) & Rossetti, R. (Guest). (2019, March 1). Universal Design Toolkit: An interview with Rosemarie Rossetti [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.homeandplaceproject.com/podcast/2018/11/26/an-Interview-with-rosemarie-rossetti-universal-design-tool-kitIntro by Nichole: [upbeat banjo music]Hi, I’m your host Nichole Kain and you’re listening to the Home and Place Podcast where I translate theory to practice and create cross-discipline conversations about aging and the importance of place. I’m so glad you’re here.Today I’m talking with Dr Rosemarie Rossetti.Rosemarie is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. On June 13, 1998, Rossetti’s life was transformed when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crashing down on her and paralyzed her from the waist down. Author of the Universal Design ToolKit and Take Back Your Life! Together with her husband she designed, built, and lives in the Universal Design Living Laboratory. This is the top-rated universal design home in North America with three national universal design certifications.[end music]Nichole: Rosemarie thank you thank you thank you so much for joining me today. This is a true honor to have you on the show! Rosemarie: You're welcome I appreciate you inviting me.Nichole: You have an incredible incredible story and I'd love for you to share your personal story and your mission, and really how you got into this work of Universal Design.Rosemarie: It all started from an accident in June of 98. My husband and I were out for a bicycle ride celebrating our wedding anniversary and a 7000 pound tree fell on the bike trail right on top of me and I was instantly paralyzed (paralyzed incomplete) with a need to use a manual wheelchair for my mobility (and now it's been 20 years post injury) as I looked ahead and discovered that there are many features of homes that cannot accommodate people like myself. Coming home with the realization for the first time in a wheelchair what a perspective that was to realize how difficult life is even rolling on the carpet in my home and trying to reach things. You’re trying to take a shower and not being able to get into the door. So, Nichole, that is really the story in itself. No one can predict when something like that going to happen, but why don't we design things right from the beginning?? Nichole: Oh, you're speaking my language! So often when I go to talk with students I'll share some statistics and stories. I know that that we since we speak such a similar language, you find very powerful statistics as well about our society or and what housing is available. Could you talk about that a little bit?Rosemarie: I think the most surprising is that only 1% of US housing units have these Universal Design features. And there are five basic ones that came out in the American Housing Survey in 2011. Those are simple things like a no-step entry. A way to get into the home, be it through the front door, the side door, or the garage for somebody in a wheelchair, or someone in a walker, that lives there or is visiting there. So that’s the first, a no-step entry.The second one is single floor living, so we have all of the bathroom and kitchen and bedrooms on that first floor. The next is the extra extra-wide doorways and hallways and we're looking at a 36 inch wide door and (at least) a 42 inch wide hallway. The accessible electric controls to plug things in and the light switches that are accessible and the lever style door handles and faucet handles. So of those 5 features, only 1% of US housing units have these in place. And then when you look at housing, more than 90% of US housing units are inaccessible for people with disabilities. And that came from the Journal of American Planning Association in 2008. So we’re looking at homes that just don’t work. The features of accessibility just aren’t there. Nichole: And people will then say to me, “Wait a second. Isn’t there ADA? Doesn’t that relate to housing?” What do you say to them?Rosemarie: Well, ADA isn’t about private homes at all.Nichole: That’s right!Rosemarie: ADA is for the public spaces. In terms of senior living and assisted living, of course. Or if it’s a housing project that’s funded through federal funding, then yes. But it has nothing to do with controlling residential. And ADA is rather limited, so if I were to build a home right now and build it to ADA compliance, my shower would only be 3 feet by 3 feet, and that would not be comfortable for me at all! So ADA is the minimum requirements, and again it is not a law for residential construction unless it is federally funded in some way.Nichole: Right. And I think that, when I go out and talk with people, that is one piece that is really missing. They say, “But I thought we had ADA. Doesn’t that help?” And the answer is No. So, what does help?I want to now take a deep dive into something that you’ve researched and created which is called the Universal Design ToolKit. I want to go back to your house, you have an amazing house and I will go back to that in a minute, but I want to focus first on your Universal Design ToolKit. What happens is that people like us will go out there and say, “Okay, this is why you need to build this way, here is how you can build this way.” But, really the people doing the work (day in and day out) it is hard to find time to go to conferences and learn about this. It is hard to find time to watch a video and learn about this. But you’ve created something that designers and occupational therapists can just pick-up when designing a home from scratch, or even remodel something for an individual. I’d love for you to talk more about your Universal Design ToolKit, starting with the research that went into this. Rosemarie: Well, the research team from building our home (as a result of the frustration from the previous home) my husband and I worked with a very extensive design team to create our new home. Which we’ve lived in now since 2012. It’s the Universal Design Living Laboratory. And anyone can go to our website (www.udll.com). So the research for the Universal Design ToolKit is from the Universal Design Living Laboratory, having worked as the general contractors, we are the builders, and our design team and our architect. We have worked hard and long, it is practical, it’s not just theory. We built this home! And then the ToolKit documents how we did it, with full color photographs, and lots of important space planning dimensions. That chapter itself is worth its weight in the book. It talks about how to create kitchens and bathrooms and entrances, so that people will have independence and livability for their lifetime. Nichole: Something that I’m a huge advocate for, which is one of the reasons I created this podcast in the first place, is to foster cross-disciplinary conversations about aging and the importance of place. Can you talk about your interdisciplinary team that you pulled together? And why that was so beneficial? Rosemarie: We had a whole team of the designers including a landscape architect, a building architect, we had a feng shui consultant with us that works with the architect. We had an overall interior designer, we had a kitchen and bath interior designer (who specialized in Universal Design), we had a lighting designer, and then we had over 200 contributing companies, or sponsoring companies, that gave us products and services in order to build our home; and some of these companies had their own interior design team (such as Kohler working with us on the design of all the Kohler products). We also had Kraftmade, who was the contributor of all the cabinetry, they had their design team also on this project. So we did a lot on the front end making sure design was going to be as functional as beautiful, for a luxury custom home, and that it all blended together. Nichole: How did you find these people to pull together for your team?Rosemarie: The interior designer had previously done two additional houses for me in the past and was my best friend, so that was easy. The architect we interviewed, I found a lot of my intuition said higher this man. He had designed senior living and residential, and he was a wonderful man to work with. Kohler we’ve always known as great company and we saw their products at the International Builders Show, as well as Kraftmaid. Also during the International Builders Show, we talked with Mary Jo Peterson during one of her presentations and asked her to be our kitchen and bath designer with her expertise in universal design. So some of them came because they were contributors and some of them came due to referrals. Nichole: So, the house that you’ve created; and it is your primary residence, correct?Rosemarie: Yes. Nichole: And people can come and visit; but NOT to just show up and knock on the door. Is that right? Rosemarie: We have had 3000 people visit our home so far, but they are all by appointment. We bring groups in and we bring all types of people, students as well as professionals. If someone would like to tour with a group, feel free. If someone is an individual, and they say ‘put me on your list’ then what we do. When we have a group, we bring some individuals in with an established group. We’ve seen some wonderful synergy when mixing a group with some individuals. Nichole: Very good. I have not been to your home, and I would love to at some point. So I will put my name on the list. However, for those who are not able visit your home, you’ve created this ToolKit for people to purchase and also to have access to all of the thoughtful design decisions that went into creating your home. So, who is this ToolKit for?Rosemarie: This is for interior designers and all design professionals. Design teams, building contractors, the architectural group, and it’s also for the consumer who is serious. Life isn’t easy in the current home that they have and they want to remodel or look for something else. It’s also for realtors who want to do a better job for clients looking for home and listing homes to put them on the market. So this book is for a broad scope of professionals as well as consumers.Nichole: How can they use it?Rosemarie: They can use each chapter. There is a chapter on finding house plans, and finding floor plans, and there is another chapter on estimating construction and product costs. There is another one on checklists for Universal Design features, and safety checklists, and home assessment checklists, as well as certifications. There is a whole section on finding grants; finding sources of funding and helping people to modify their home remodel or build a new home. There is also a section on: What do you ask a client, if you're a professional, about their current and future needs? As well as for the consumer: What do you ask a professional designer or builder, that you're interviewing, to consider hiring? Nichole: I want to go into now something that gets asked all the time, and it's examples. What are some examples of Universal Design, in the home, that you found through your research?Rosemarie: We look at the entry first. That's the most prominent; how to get into the house. Most people that have attached garages will come in through the garage, and that becomes the problem in many homes. People want to put a ramp up from the garage into the house because there's a couple of steps there. Now we realize not all state codes are alike, but here is the point; where permissible, we need to look at a no-step entrance into the house via the garage by slanting the floor slowly so that any of the gases from the cars can escape. Also, to help with that, we put in some very small bath exhaust fans in both of our garages that run 24 hours a day every day. So, should there be any gas, it will be expelled through the exhaust fan. So that’s how to get into the home, and we'd like to see no ramps but built it right from the beginning with level grade. Nichole: I love it. That's one thing I often to talk to design students about; is that it doesn't matter how beautiful it is inside (or how wonderfully Universal it is on the inside) if people can't get into the house, it doesn't matter. I love that you talked about that first because it is crucial. Another area that people often have a challenge with his the bathroom. Can you talk about Universal Design for bathrooms?Rosemarie: I think it's important that we look at safety in the bathroom, and that’s where the use of grab bars comes into play. It also is a matter of space, so that we are not restricted from access and do the toileting area or access into the showering area. We also need to look at the length of time we plan to stay in there. How many of you know an 85 or 90 year old who doesn’t need help taking a shower? So therefore, your showers need to be ample in size and have built-in benches and chairs to accommodate. They should also be curbless. I’m a proponent of the channel drain, instead of the center round drain, I think they're much safer. So, our shower is 4 feet by 7 feet with a 36-inch wide opening, curbless entrance, with a slight slope to the floor, and a channel drain to the back. We have the handheld shower unit on an adjustable vertical bar, and we have a built-in shower chair for accessibility. It has created a very independent and safe situation with the grab are strategically placed on those walls. Nichole: You touched on something earlier, about it how many people in their 80s might need assistance showering. I think it depends on the built environment; how is it their home structured and does it meet their needs or is it not matched to their abilities? A comment that often comes up when I talk about Universal Design is that it must be more expensive to design this way. I think you and I completely agree on this, that it's it's NOT, especially especially if you're thinking about what retrofitting costs would be. Thinking about how homes, as our abilities change, do not match our new abilities; and what the costs are going to be to retrofit them to make them match. Or can we just design it from the beginning, to make it a little easier for everyone?? Would you like to talk about that, or any questions that you receive about costs and share your thoughts are on this topic?Rosemarie: Yes, costs are a very popular question that comes up when I do presentations around the country as well as when I’m working with builders as they want me to consult with them. My answer to that is looking at the cost and benefit. What is the benefit of putting these features in? What does it allow the family to do? What is the difference between price if you were to buy a 36 inch wide door (if you’re building a condominium) or if you’re buying at 32 inch wide door? What does that allow the person to be able to do? To be able to get into the bedroom, to be able to get into the bathroom. It's maybe a $5 differential (on a wholesale basis) to be able to buy that 36 inch wide door. So why not why not? Why no buy lever handles and lever faucets? Why not put in the taller toilets, which are around 17 inches from the toilet seat to the floor. As long as you’re replacing a toilet, who wouldn't want to have a easier time getting on and off the toilet? Some of these things are cost benefit, and if we're looking at a bathroom remodel and we're looking at a kitchen remodel (considering that total cost) to be able to live in that home for your lifetime, compared to the cost of one year of Assisted Living. I mean, that makes a lot of sense to families to say I would rather age in my home and live in my home for as long as possible, until I really do need skilled nursing care. So the cost for remodeling then becomes very wise to say at this will give me 5 or 10 more years in my home, where I won't have a chance of falling nearly as much as I did in the other home. The price of a fall is critical, that's the number one reason people are going to emergency rooms. Nichole: Yes, and we know that if someone has falling once they're more likely to fall again. Earlier, we touched on your home (the Universal Design Living Laboratory) that people can look at online. You have a video tour online and also a 3D experience, so people can virtually move through the space (this is really fun!). You also have the Universal Design ToolKit, and you also do some consulting. So, as we’re wrapping up, I would love for you to talk about the consulting that you do (and what that might look like) and then any call to action you have for our listeners.Rosemarie: I do a lot of consulting with builders, either condominiums or senior living. It could be apartments or it could be an individual’s home. So they bring my husband (Mark) and I in as consultants on the design side; and we're happy to work with people all over the country, it need not be located in Columbus, Ohio. We have clients all over the place.Nichole: How can people reach you?Rosemarie: My email is easiest is: Rosemarie@udll.comNichole: Rosemarie, it has been It's been an unbelievable delight and honor to talk with you. I've been a big fan of your work for a long time and I am very grateful for you to have come on the show today. Rosemarie: Thank you. Thank you, Nichole. I appreciate the exposure and the ability to help those who are listening today.[upbeat banjo music]Exit by Nichole:Thank you for listening to Home and Place Podcast, you can find links to the items we discussed on the website: homeandplacepodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes so you never miss an episode, while you’re there please rate and review the show. This really does help more people find the podcast.If you have show ideas, I’d love to hear them! Reach out on my website or social media. I’m on Facebook and Instagram @homeandplaceI’m your host, Nichole Kain. I’m the owner of Home and Place Project, rethinking the built environment. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, I help homeowners, researchers, and businesses go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments. My work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice. To connect, collaborate, or just find out more about me and my work, visit my website: homeandplaceproject.comSpecial thanks to the Audio Information Network of Colorado for broadcasting this episode to their radio listeners. Learn more about them at aincolorado.orgAnd finally, thank you to Delia of Northfield, MN for composing and performing this original music. Take us home, Delia!

Today's guest, Rosemarie Rossetti, is an international speaker, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. She’s also the most adaptable person I have ever met. We have an inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity and living with conviction, and why she built the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Rosemarie's life was transformed on June 13, 1998. There was no wind, no rain, no clouds. It was a beautiful Saturday, and she was celebrating her third wedding anniversary with a couple’s bike ride. Then, suddenly, there was a loud noise and she was engulfed by a three-and-a-half ton tree. She was paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury, but Rosemarie looked deep into herself and found new strength and resolve. She had invested too much into her life to give up. In her keynote speeches, Rosemarie shares the lessons she has learned since that fateful day, and demonstrates how to rise above adversity and live life with conviction. Do something new every day. Focus on a hopeful future instead of your self-pity. Believe the impossible just might be possible. Allow more time to get things done, and be patient with yourself. To lower your stress, lower your expectations of other people. This moment also changed her career path. In addition to motivational speaking, Rosemarie speaks and consults with a focus on universal design housing, or making homes that are both livable for a lifetime and sustainable. Rosemarie and her husband want to start a discussion about the home of the future, which will marry universal design, green building, a healthy home, and technology. They built a national demonstration home and garden in Columbus, Ohio: the Universal Design Living Laboratory. It is the highest-rated universal design home in North America, earning three national certifications. They have 217 sponsors that contribute products and services necessary to build the home, either at no cost or reduced cost. You can take a virtual tour of their house on UDLL.com (bonus points if you can spot their cat). You can also pick up the first chapter of Rosemarie’s upcoming book, The Universal Design Toolkit, for free. It's a listing of the universal design features, room by room, in the house. Resources: RosemarieSpeaks.com Take a virtual tour of the Universal Design Living Laboratory Take Your Life Back! by Rosemarie Rossetti Calculate your Disability Insurance needs at LifeHappens.org Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Disability insurance saved Rosemarie’s life. She recommends everyone in the audience purchase their own policy. If you are employed by another company, you need to talk with your HR people and learn if disability insurance is part of your current benefits, and what it covers. If you are self-employed, start contacting your financial planners and financial representatives that sell disability insurance, and get an individual policy. LifeHappens.org has a disability insurance calculator that will help you estimate the income you need to maintain to your current standard of living, which will help you in purchasing a policy. Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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