/challenges-projects/design-challenges/makelifeaccessible/b/blog/posts/make-life-accessible---clear-walk---introduction---blog-1BackgroundSeveral months ago, my wife had a bad fall at her workplace which shattered her wrist, requiring multiple surgeries to repair, complete with embedded steel plates. As a result she has been forced to retire early, but it could have been worsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/makelifeaccessible/b/blog/posts/make-life-accessible---clear-walk---introduction---blog-1Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:07:05 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:084d9aa1-6c65-4132-9a92-6c5448c8c913Former Member0<p>If I was still in my old home in Queens NY, I would seriously give this project consideration for that home.&nbsp; It has treacherous entry ways during November to March. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What a fabulous concept!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=1311&AppID=130&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/makelifeaccessible/b/blog/posts/make-life-accessible---clear-walk---introduction---blog-1Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:41:08 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:084d9aa1-6c65-4132-9a92-6c5448c8c913DAB0<p>Great idea <a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="https://www.element14.com/community/people/dougw/blog">Douglas Wong</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After my accident, I avoid going outside if there is snow or ice as I probably would not survive the fall.</p><p>Keeping the areas around my house clear would enable me to be out more during the winter season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So I will be following your progress with great interest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=1311&AppID=130&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">