BILD is proud to support the 29th Annual Milwaukee Senior Fest on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Milwaukee’s Senior Fest will be held at Serb Memorial Hall – 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53219
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Seniorfest will offer bingo, recreational activities, dancing, exhibits, food, door prizes and musical entertainment. You may purchase tickets for $5 at the door, or $4 in advanced and may park for free at St. Gregory the Great Church on 60^th and Oklahoma (with free shuttle service).

BILD provides resources to help keep seniors safe, independent, and comfortable in their homes. Learn more about our company at www.bildnow.com. We are the only local provider that is FAMILY owned and operated, uses in house tradesmen (no subcontracting), and physical/occupational therapist consultants (better expertise). Find out more about our stair lifts, walk in tubs, bathroom modifications, grab bars, ramps, wheelchair lifts, transfer devices, and other options for safety and independence in the home.

Call BILD now for your FREE in home comfort consultation: 262-671-2032

The 2012 annual Circles of Life Conference provides information and resources to families and professionals seeking to support children with disabilities. With speakers, vendors and information, resources, support, and individual development and support for children with disabilities, the Circles of Life Conference seeks to support the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
The conference will be held on April 26 & 27, 2012 at the Madison Marriott Hotel. The conference starts at 9:30  with pre-conference registration on Thursday April 26 and ending at 1:15 on April 27^th. If you have general conference questions, call (608) 266-8276.

BILD – Bridgeway Independent Living Designs, LLC is a leading provider of accessible home modifications in the Wisconsin and Illinois areas. We provide unique home modification services that improve the lives of children with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. BILD is unique in that we take a function based approach to modifications with accessibility specialists who have medical background as physical and occupational therapists. Their extensive medical background, awareness of functional mobility and needs, and training in accessible home modifications gives us the greatest level of expertise for accessible modifications in our area. BILD’s professionals hold more certifications than any other organization in our region with certifications as licensed physical and occupational therapists, Certified Environmental Access Consultants, Executive Certification in Home Modifications, and Certified Aging in Place specialists.

BILD also provides educational and community resources. Learn more at www.bildnow.com.

BILD’s services and modifications include: Bathroom modifications, Wheelchair ramps, Wheelchair lifts, Stair lifts, Ceiling transfer lifts, Home elevators, Platform stair lifts.

Call 262-671-2032 for a free initial consultation

Milwaukee’s best resource for helping people stay in their homes is also the premier contractor for remodeling and modifying businesses and churches to become ADA accessible for individuals with disabilities. BILD serves both residential and commercial needs and provides comprehensive solutions and options for individuals with all varied levels and types of disabilities.

The difference is our expertise:

BILD provides the best options, the most options, and the most effective solutions to meet the needs of your business, church or home to become more accessible and beautiful.  There are no other companies locally who offer all in house expertise of lift specialists, elevator specialists, interior designers, carpentry and tradesmen, as well as accessible design experts with medical background under the same organization.

Increased accessibility, beauty, and ADA compliance opens your business or church to a greater number of customers, clients, and groups. We are experts at making your facility more accessible with safe, cost effective, and aesthetic solutions.

ADA vs. customized individual modifications:

BILD understands functional needs and individualized designs, with our highly trained accessibility specialists with unique backgrounds as physical and occupational therapists.  We are not only the experts for ADA modifications in the community but also the accessible design experts for your home.  This means that we can taylor fit your home’s design to your individualized needs. We look at the individual first and examine what they need functionally to become safe and independent in their homes.

BILD’s in house experienced craftsmen and elevator/lift specialists provide your solutions for ADA remodeling, construction, and designs. Our broad line of options and products along with our knowledge and experience in ADA and customized construction make us the best company to help you find affordable, safe, beautiful and effective solutions for your business, church or home.

Call us now for a FREE initial consultation at 262-671-2032

Visit us at www.bildnow.com to learn more or click on the following links for more information:

• Ramps
• Handicap door openers
• Stair lifts
• Wheelchair platform lifts
• Elevators
• Bathroom modifications
• Grab bars

Those who have used and benefited from ceiling transfer lift systems know many of the benefits and often wonder how they made it without use of this technology prior.  Even aside there are many advantages that people aren’t even aware of.  Here are some considerations with considering a ceiling lift system.

Considerations prior to bathroom remodeling:

Before you remodel your bathroom think about the option of a ceiling lift which may provide safe bathroom access in addition to bed transfers without the extra cost of a bathroom remodel. Ceiling track systems can connect your bedroom to the bathroom and provide access to the toilet as well as the bathtub.

Accomplishing routing of the sling and track into the bathroom can be achieved either by notching the door frame (which can be reversed relatively easily) or by a strap connection system call the “tarzan strap.” This option allows access to both sides of a door frame without having to notch out the frame. For more information and pictures contact us at info@bildnow.com.

Safe transfers for patients as well as caregivers:

Ceiling lifts other than obviously conserving space that a floor lift, hoyer lift, or standing transfer lift would otherwise take up.  The sling systems for certain individuals will permit independence with transfers if they can manage hooking up the sling system independently and operating the system.  I have seen certain individuals who cannot otherwise perform independent transfers due to limitations such as weakness or arm contractures who transfer independently using ceiling lift sling systems.  The ceiling lift is also a more safe option as it will not tip over as may happen with a hoyer lift or transfer lift.  Finally ceiling lifts make it easier and safer for a single caregiver to manage a patient without help.

Safe exercise options (standing harnesses):

Ceiling lift systems provide the option of performing standing activities with the added benefit of protection from the ceiling lift system and harness.  This provides an added layer of protection and safety.  Many active parents and caregivers seek out ways that they can perform therapeutic interventions in the home and have found that use of the standing harness and track system provides a safe environment that allows greater freedom to perform standing activities.

Helping you meet your exact needs:

Many therapists are not even educated on the potential or benefits of ceiling lift systems, and most ceiling lift vendors have no idea of how to meet your highly individualized needs.  Our organization prides itself on the collaboration and common sense approach of physical and occupational therapists along with our installers and ceiling lift specialists to help meet your unique and individualized needs.  We want to help meet the best needs for your independence.

Learn more on our website: www.bildnow.com

Call us for a free consultation at 262-671-2032 or 847-453-8866. Or email us at info@bildnow.com.

For Persons living with Muscular Dystrophy in the southeastern Wisconsin area visit our website for more information on support and resources available for families fighting this challenging condition. http://www.bildnow.com/resources/funding-assistance/

A great resource for persons living with Muscular Dystrophy is the MDA – Muscular Dystrophy Association which is a gateway and offers many options and resources to individuals and families. For more information contact the MDA office(s) serving the Milwaukee area at:

330 South Executive Drive # 100-A
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005
Phone: (262)432-7992
Fax: (262)432-0091
Email: milwaukeenorth@mdausa.org 

We realize the importance of support of individuals as well as families and caregivers through our assistance and programs at BILD – Bridgeway Independent Living Designs, LLC.  We are the only local provider with consultants extensively trained in the field of accessibility performing home modifications and adaptations.  Along with the specialists we have in house tradesmen and lift installers who provide installation and modifications of your home for accessibility, safety, beauty and independence.

Some of the products and services that BILD provides includes the installation of grab bars, accessible bathroom remodeling, ramps, ceiling lift systems, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, and custom remodeling/design.

Please contact us for more information and visit our website at www.bildnow.com or call us at 262-671-2032.

Milwaukee’s premier wake up show, the Morning Blend airs weekday mornings on channel 4 WTMJ Milwaukee – hosted by Molly Fay and Tiffany Ogle. The Morning blend is proud to feature as a regular guest – the custom remodeling and accessible home specialists of BILD – Bridgeway Independent Living Designs, LLC.  BILD has been a regular guest on the Morning Blend offering great information on how to make your home more beautiful, comfortable and safe for everyday living.

See our most recent episode on Barrier Free Bathrooms http://www.themorningblend.com/videos/142101403.html – BILD is a local family owned company that provides unique design experts with medical background along with interior designers, carpenters and tradesmen who work together as a team to find beautiful, safe and accessible solutions for your bathrooms.

BILD offers other services to meet the needs of individuals who would like to stay in their homes longer and increase the beauty of their homes. You can find out more about other accessible options for custom remodeling and home modifications, including:

Ramps

Porch Lifts

Accessible bathrooms

Walk in tubs

Barrier free showers

Tub cutouts

Ceiling lift systems

Stair lifts

Inclined Platform lifts

Home Elevators

and more

Learn more about BILD’s options for custom remodeling and modifications for your home. Call us to learn more and for your free in home consultation at: 262-671-2032, or visit us at www.bildnow.com

BILD is your resource for making your home comfortable, safe and beautiful!

BILD is local leader in accessibility and resources for persons living with Parkinson’s Disease in Southeastern Wisconsin. People take comfort and confidence in a company that offers home modification consultations by specialists with physical and occupational therapy backgrounds.

We are proud to be a local provider for accessibility resources for persons living with Parkinson’s Disease with Wisconsin and Illinois.  We are also the only home accessibility company with physical and occupational therapists on staff who are extensively trained in the field of home modifications. BILD provides home modifications which bring safety, security and comfort to persons living with Parkinson’s Disease in the region.

Beyond our general superior custom remodeling BILD provides quality, comfort and beauty with smart designs for Independence at home.

Our products and services from our in-house craftsmen include:

Ramps

Wheelchair lifts

Stair lifts

Walk in tubs

Barrier free bathrooms

Grab bar installations

Railings

Automated shelving and counters

Automatic door openers

Home elevators

Vehicle lifts

Please contact us for more information and visit our website at www.bildnow.com or call us for a free in home comfort consultation at 262-671-2032. Visit our website for financial information and resources for persons living with Parkinson’s Disease.

Living with arthritis is not easy as there are many challenges and challenges that we face.  There are solutions to independence and safety for living with arthritis that can increase your quality of life and make things much easier.

Making daily tasks easier – the little things you once took for granted can become easier again with functional adaptations.  Now more than ever there are many new solutions available for making life easier in the home.  One of the more challenging areas of the home can be the home: opening cans, reaching to high shelving, limited endurance, or even handling the sink faucet can be a great challenge in the home.

Managing Stairs:

Many options are available to make life easier and make your home more manageable.  We can assist with anything from installation of railings to stair lifts, or a wheelchair lift/home elevator.  Contact us for a healthier and safer environment that brings you independence and safety in the home

Safety and Comfort in the Bathroom:

Today many options are available from decorative grab bars, barrier free bathrooms, walk in tubs, bathtub cut-outs and safe bathing solutions.  We can help to make your bathroom more safe, beautiful and comfortable.

Independence in the kitchen:

Beauty and function can come together in the kitchen environment and we can make managing in the kitchen safe and comfortable again.  Talk with us about how we can make life easier and more comfortable with significant design features that make life easier and more comfortable for you.

We are fortunate in the Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois region to have a home modification provider with in house tradesmen, and consultants who are specialized in accessible design and have medical background as physical and occupational therapists.

Learn more about us at www.bildnow.com or call 262-671-2032 for a free consultation.

It is no secret to individuals struggling with MS that many challenges and trials come along with this disease.  We would like to talk about factors to consider in dealing with this challenging and difficult disease.  Listed below are resources and ways of improving quality of life and improving function for individuals with MS.

Energy conservation – One main principal for persons with Multiple Sclerosis is that of energy conservation.  The disease of MS is more prone than others to lead to periods of exhaustion and impaired endurance.  A good analogy that has been provided is that of having an “energy bank” that you begin each day with a certain quantity of energy in the bank.  If you use it all up in the morning (for example), by noontime you may be completely drained and out of energy; by spacing out activities and endurance it allows a greater amount of activity and quality of life.  Homes can be adapted to maximize your efficiency and energy conservation in the home. Careful design should translate into function for optimal efficiency with tasks such as bathing, cooking, moving groceries or other tasks in the home.

Safety First – a sprain, strain or break can be a huge setback for anyone.  For someone living with MS this can be awful and can amplify MS symptoms.  Keeping your home safe and preventing injuries pays off in the long run.  Little things that can make a big difference include: minimizing clutter, improving lighting in the home, using contrasting color tape at edges of steps for visual cues, adding grab bars for safety, using non-slip treads in the bathroom, and removing loose throw rugs that can be trip hazards.

Environmental modifications – individualized modifications can be customized and individualized to meet your individual needs in the home. BILD offers a unique collaboration of accessibility specialists who have backgrounds in physical and occupational therapy along with our designers, lift installers, elevator specialists, and contractors to provide effective and complete solutions that meet your individual needs.

Our products and services from our in-house craftsmen include:

Ramps

Wheelchair lifts

Stair lifts

Walk in tubs

Barrier free bathrooms

Grab bar installations

Railings

Automated shelving and counters

Automatic door openers

Home elevators

Vehicle lifts

There is financial support available! – many people aren’t aware of the many financial resources available for persons with MS.  Visit our financial resource guide for organizations that assist with funding for home modifications.

For more information you can visit our site www.bildnow.com or call us for a free consultation at 262-671-2032.

The 2012 Southeastern Wisconsin ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association will be holding its 12^th annual ALS Symposium on Saturday May 5^th 2012 which will be held at the Brookfield Sheraton Hotel at 375 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.  The symposium runs 8-2 on May 5^th.  For more information on this event, contact the Wisconsin ALS association at 414-817-1541.

The keynote speaker at this years conference will be Dr. Edward Kasarskis, MD, PhD.  Dr. Kasarskis is a professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky Medical school and is a leader in ALS research and studies in the United States.  The symposium will offer informational talks and education as well as information on resources and information to assist persons living with ALS.

In attendance again at this years symposium will be BILD – Bridgeway Independent Living Designs whose mission is to support individuals and families struggling with this difficult disease by providing accessible home modifications.  Our services and skills include: custom carpentry, ramps, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, platform lifts, transfer devices and aides, ceiling lifts, bathroom modifications, home elevators, automatic door openers, and assistive technology.

BILD is a unique company that combines the expertise of physical and occupational therapists along with our in-house staff of designers, carpenters, tradesmen, and lift/elevator specialists to provide quality home modifications.  We provide free initial consultations for accessibility in the home and the community.  We are the only company locally that provides in house tradesmen along with accessibility specialists with backgrounds in physical and occupational therapy to meet your individual needs.

Please contact us for more information and visit our website at www.bildnow.com or call us at 262-671-2032.