From Seattle.gov | “As more of the population reaches age 60 or older, some may be planning a move to a retirement community or assisted living. But with the rising cost of housing, many are opting to stay put. It's called "aging in place." And although they'll be able to stay in their own home, it's likely they'll need to make modifications to increase accessibility. As Brian Callanan reports, in most cases some simple adjustments and alterations using universal design principles can lead to big benefits:

“Around the country, it’s very difficult to find an accessible home," Long said while showing off a home for sale in Mill Creek. "You can’t go to the big national websites and search accessibility and pull the homes that have accessibility features.”

Barry Long and Tom Minty were interviewed by Q13 News today where Real Estate Brokers Barry Long and Tom Minty are on a bit of a crusade to help buyers with disabilities find an accessible home. Their work is becoming a movement: bringing the accessibility features to other MLS listings nationwide and websites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, so everyone searching for a home can easily find a house that right for them. The MLS in Ohio just added the accessibility features championed by Long and Minty and there are several other states waiting in line.