SimplyHome takes part in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Jason Sandford

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SimplyHome, an Asheville-based company that designs and installs wireless technologies to help older people and people with disabilities live in their homes, took part in an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition recently. 

Press release:

The home is for the Keefer family of York, PA. In 2008, Brian, a star athlete and college sophomore, had a gymnastics accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Brian’s family pulled together and his dad, Steve, retired early from the military to help his son with the activities of daily living.

This build will launch the show’s ninth season on ABC and will air this fall – the exact date is to be announced.

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Currently, the family has a two-story Colonial home and Brian is not able to access a good portion of it. This home makeover project will ensure that life becomes easier for Brian and the rest of his family – his dad, Steve, his mom, Dawn, and his brothers; Adam, Scott and Colin.

In 2003, SimplyHome began to brainstorm about the idea of creating assistive technologies to help the elderly and people with disabilities to live more independently.

“We thought if smart home technology can be used to do things like send alarms to fire and police departments or turn lights on and off remotely, why not create outcomes using technology to support individuals’ independence,” says Ray.