Best Housing at UD Podcasts (2025)

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099: UCA OT House & Training Program 17:05

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26d ago17:05

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Caroline Hart shares about her OT capstone experience and gives us a tour of the OT House and the Training Program she created on her campus. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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098: UD Style Guide Reveal 25:45

1M ago25:45

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OT student, Kelly, debuts her UD Style Guide! Get a sneak peek, plus be inspired to seamlessly add aesthetics and function in your home design projects. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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097: The Functional Impact of Aesthetics 37:37

2M ago37:37

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The way our home makes us feel is just as important as how it functions. Backed by research, Kelly, discusses what home elements impact our brain and body. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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096: Costs of universal design or home modification 16:18

2M ago16:18

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We looked at three options implementing universal design, which comes with a small upfront cost, maybe 1% to 5% of your home's price, but offers lifelong savings. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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095: UD and Me: Kelly Wright 29:44

3M ago29:44

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OT student, Kelly Wright, discusses the UD Style Guide she's creating to educate about thoughtfully designed spaces; plus, helpful tips for grocery shopping! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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094: UD and Me: Caroline Hart 11:14

4M ago11:14

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OT student, Caroline, discusses her capstone project and favorite UD things from zero-entry pools to why cooking is so important in her family! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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093: The most important home accessibility features 13:52

8M ago13:52

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Of course we want to make access easy for people, right? Well, first, you need to think about someone's living situation. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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092: OT House Reveal! 13:35

12M ago13:35

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Grant Todd shares pictures and describes what he did to spruce up the OT House on his campus as part of his doctoral project! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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091: Accessible Cabinetry: Various Price Points 16:30

12M ago16:30

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Grant joins us to share some great options for making your storage options more accessible if you have lots of money or a little. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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090: Collaboration: Experiences & Attitudes (Part 3) 15:28

1y ago15:28

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Anisha Carr explains her research! "Relevance to Occupational Therapy" is Part 3 of this 3 part series focused on interprofessional collaboration and UD. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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089: Collaboration: Experiences & Attitudes (Part 2) 21:45

1y ago21:45

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Part 2 of 3: Anisha Carr explains her research in the theme - "Dynamics & Challenges of Interprofessional Collaboration" in universal design. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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088: Collaboration: Experiences & Attitudes (Part 1) 21:59

1y ago21:59

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Anisha Carr explains her research! "Factors Influencing UD Implementation" is Part 1 of this 3 part series focused on interprofessional collaboration and UD. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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087: UD and Me: Grant Todd 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

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Get to know Grant and snag some design ideas as he shares suggestions for making gardening and cooking tasks more convenient. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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086: Accessible Tiny Homes 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

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What is a tiny home and could it even work for people with disabilities? Explore this and more with tips to live tiny with access in mind. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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085: UD and Me: Joe Shotts 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

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Rebecca's OT student touches on some great points for increased accessibility of public transportation and unique benefits of a zero-step shower entry. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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084: UD and Me: Anisha Carr 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

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We chat about our new OT student's research project on collaboration, museum access, and adjustable countertops. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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083: Intro to UD Courses 9:52

1+ y ago9:52

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Love learning about all things UD and home access? Rebecca and Sarah discuss new courses to boost your knowledge! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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082: Interprofessional Collaboration 22:26

2y ago22:26

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The success of collaboration between industries depends on many things. We discuss a process and protocol that can be used with designers and OTs. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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081: Multi-Generational Homes 17:02

2y ago17:02

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We explore the increased popularity of this living arrangement plus the impact on real estate, home design, and use of technology. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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080: UD and Me: Kaylee Clark 9:37

2+ y ago9:37

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OT student, Kaylee, shares her passion for UD in her origin story and shouts out a few of her favorite functional features. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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079: Findings from Homebuilding Industry Research 26:12

2+ y ago26:12

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Brittany, shares the results of her research and describes how education with virtual renders increases professional understanding of the need for more UD in homes across the USA. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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078: Virtual Reality’s Impact on UD 25:32

2+ y ago25:32

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OT student, Brittany, shares her research on VR and the impact it has on education, real estate, rehabilitation and universal design. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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077: UD and Me Brittany Wagner 11:05

2+ y ago11:05

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Our OT student shares some of her favorite UD things: including a product that makes cooking on the stove easier. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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076: Airbnb Accessibility Update 19:41

3y ago19:41

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Thinking about traveling soon? Check out the new updates on Airbnb for highlighting listings with accessible features! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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075: Accessible Communities 29:40

3y ago29:40

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Join us as we discuss how the perception of disability and the social determinants of health impact the widespread implementation of UD in US neighborhoods. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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074: Paint Color – An Array of UD Options 22:07

3y ago22:07

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Paint color has a profound impact on how we interact with our world, sometimes causing us to run from it. Learn how color and contrast impact our function. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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073: Universal Design: Living and Learning on Campus 24:09

3y ago24:09

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We discuss a home environment that's often overlooked... college. It's a place where individuals can live, work, play, learn, and thrive so it needs UD too! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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072: Home Design and Service Dogs 24:04

3y ago24:04

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We discuss how the design of a home impacts service dogs helping their humans and adaptive strategies people can use to care for pets. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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071: UD and Me Nate Pickett 10:38

3y ago10:38

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Learn from our current OT student about his favorite UD things and how he became interested in non-traditional OT practice. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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070: UD and Me Alee Halsey 7:24

3y ago7:24

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JMU Occupational Therapy student, Alee Halsey, shares her favorite UD things from raised gardening beds to flexible lighting solutions. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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069: Interview with Taylor Davis 21:22

3y ago21:22

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Learn more about how an architect has learned to focus on the benefits of universal design in residential design for the clients she serves! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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068: UD and Me Ashley Miller 11:37

3y ago11:37

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Get to know Ashely and her great advice for DIYers like herself, to add in accessibility features with each home renovation. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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067: UD and Me Daniel-Hannah Grace 11:34

3+ y ago11:34

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OT student, Daniel-Hannah Grace, shares her favorite UD things and how she became interested in universal design! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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066: Non-Traditional OT Practice 28:07

4y ago28:07

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Discussion regarding the dynamic shift in the occupational therapy profession and emerging areas of practice. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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065: Learned Creativity 20:31

4y ago20:31

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Our Design Advisors get candid about how they channeled their creative side to make a good fit when there was no available or affordable option. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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064: Forever Homes 17:05

4y ago17:05

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The concept of a forever home and why most Americans want to remain in their homes for long periods of time, even if it is no longer a good fit. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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063: Conversations about Flooring 29:02

4y ago29:02

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Our Design Advisors share how flooring an be a good or poor fit in another episode of our candid conversations series! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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062: Conversations about Bedrooms 26:09

4y ago26:09

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Our Design Advisors get candid about how the design of bedrooms and closets can be a good fit or poor fit. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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061: UD and Me: Rachel Melvin 9:53

4y ago9:53

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OT student, Rachel Melvin, shares her favorite UD things and how she became interested in an internship with our organization. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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060: Conversations about Outside Pathways 25:21

4y ago25:21

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Our Design Advisors get candid about how the design of pathways to the front door can be a good fit or poor fit. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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059: UD and Me: Nicole Grinberg 15:11

4y ago15:11

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Our new interior design student, Nicole, sits down with the team to share what spawned her passion for universal design. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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058: UD and Me: Maria Lindbergh 14:24

4y ago14:24

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We welcome a very special guest today to discuss some favorite UD features and ideas! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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057: Visitability 27:39

4y ago27:39

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Perspectives on UD features that can make homes welcoming for a wide variety of people. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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056: UD and Me: Viola Dwyer 13:54

4y ago13:54

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What brought one of our most vocal design advisors to the world of universal design? Today we get to find out! SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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055: Most Common UD Features 26:57

4y ago26:57

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Today we chat about the top 3 UD features that come up in most conversations about accessible design. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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054: UD and Me: Matthew Shapiro 21:26

4y ago21:26

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Learn more about Matthew's favorite UD things and how 6 Wheels Consulting is impacting the community. SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

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053: Public Restrooms 17:36

4y ago17:36

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What do some of our Design Advisors have to say about the accessibility (or lack thereof) in public restrooms? SourceBy Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project