![]() Perhaps the biggest benefit of tiny home construction, especially among the disabled community, is the ability to customize, from structural slide-outs for increased space (a feature commonly used in RVs) to ADA-compliant elements. And, as with Wheel Pad customers, the movement is attractive to those seeking an affordable space that grants independence within close proximity to family. Others are passionate about decreasing their environmental footprint and, perhaps, living simpler and/or downsizing. Some are intrigued by the tiny home movement because they’re looking for a new adventure or the ability to be mobile. Interest goes beyond time and money though. And, of course, time is saved with less square footage to clean. Plus, tiny homeowners save even more with decreased monthly utility bills and on maintenance. Tiny homes cost a fraction of that and, thus, The Tiny Life says that roughly 70 percent of tiny homeowners don’t have mortgages. But can a tiny home offer a bigger bang for your buck? According to, the average cost of a standard house is nearly $275,000 and, so, owners typically spend a pretty penny on down payments and monthly mortgages even though, according to, the majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. In one form or another, depending on one’s goals, the tiny home movement is about freedom. Headquartered in Wilmington, Vermont with Poor as a minority owner, WheelPad offers two eco-friendly, bedroom/bathroom combinations models – one at 200-square-feet and another at 260-square-feet (somewhat comparable to the size of a hotel room). A simple dinner conversation about their build together led to the creation of Wheel Pad. “We worked with Riley on making his Portland, Oregon ranch home accessible in 2011,” Lineberger says. The company concept was brought to life by architect Joseph Cincotta of LineSync Architecture, in collaboration with Lineberger and their godson, Riley Poor, who lives with tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) from a spinal cord injury. ![]() Though, Wheel Pad will roll out designs for accessible, free-standing tiny homes in summer 2019. It can be a temporary or permanent attachment depending on the family circumstances, zoning, etc.,” describes Lineberger. It is meant to be attached to an existing home for inclusion in family life. “Wheel Pad is not a stand-alone tiny home. Julie Lineberger, President of Wheel Pad, tells AmeriDisability Services, “If someone wants to live in a tiny home, they should be able to whether they have disabilities or not.” Her company caters to home-seekers with mobility disabilities, such as spinal cord injuries, ALS, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and disabled veterans. ![]() However, through customization, that’s not the case. One may assume that tiny homes are ill-suited for individuals with disabilities, more specifically those with physical limitations or wheelchairs. ![]() But unlike RVs, which are designed for travel and temporary living, tiny and/or small homes can be designed for enduring use. The tiny home world has grown to include other small accessory dwellings (and even sized a pinch bigger, like 500 to 1,000-square-feet) with the option to attach to an existing home. The Tiny Life, an online source dedicated to the tiny home movement, says tiny homes are, well, tiny and typically range between 100 to 400-square-feet – some are permanent structures, others are transportable on wheels. In recent years, for some, focusing on being more conscious and intentional with one’s surroundings has gained popularity. Perhaps in alignment with society’s ‘bigger is better’ culture, the average home today is 2,392-square-feet. In 1973, the average American home was 1,660-square-feet, according to. Thanks, in part, to television shows like HGTV’s Tiny House Builders and FYI’s Tiny House Nation, compact structures are now an enticing alternative for many from young professionals embracing a minimalist lifestyle, to seniors wanting to downsize, to individuals looking to reside beside loved ones. ![]() Tiny homes have become a big deal in real estate. ![]()
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