Amenitites
Accessible Housing Features & Benefits
To address the shortage of housing options for Summit County residents with A/I/DD,
Bridge21 is providing housing tailored to the cognitive and sensory needs of individuals with neurodiversities.
Beginning with housing for four individuals in one house and growing the program to accommodate up to 12 neurodivergent individuals in 2027.
Accessibility Features & Benefits
Lighting:
- Use of natural light where possible to ensure it’s not too bright or glaring.
- Avoid flickering lights and use consistent illumination to reduce sensory overload
- Indirect and dimmable lighting where appropriate
- Window treatments to limit glare as needed
Acoustics:
- Minimized noise by avoiding hard materials and using sound-absorbing materials
- Quiet appliances
- Quiet zones for relaxation
- Use of soft-close cupboards, drawers, and toilet lids.
- Limit HVAC noise with a variable speed blower and insulated panel
Flooring and Surfaces:
- Non-reflective flooring and surfaces to reduce glare
- Textured surfaces and visual contrast to aid balance and spatial awareness
- Easy to clean surfaces
- Durable surfaces
Furnishings, Décor and Signage:
- Use of muted colors
- Furniture with soft edges
- Décor minimizes visual clutter to a minimum
- Use of clear signage with simple symbols and text
Air Quality:
- Provide low VOC and SVOC finishes and furnishings
- Provide fragrance-free products in common areas
- HVAC high-efficiency filters
- Consider HEPA filter vacuum
Neighborhood
- Pedestrian friendly neighborhood
- Transportation access
- Walking trail next to house
- Two parks within walking distance
- Splash pad within walking distance
Safety • Independence & Comfort • Accessibility
Features & Benefits
Safety Features & Benefits:
- Digital locks
- High-definition doorbell camera with cloud storage
- Auto-locking doors
- Induction stovetop (auto-off stovetop)
- Auto-off coffee maker
- Smart detectors – smoke, CO2, water leaks
- Personal emergency response system
- Equipment to support telehealth access
Independence & Comfort Features & Benefits:
- High-Speed Internet to connect with remote supports, family and friends.
- Voice Assistants to answer questions and connect to smart devices
- Smart Devices: Smart Lighting, Smart climate controls, Automatic soap dispensers, Smart vacuums, Smart appliances, Smart plugs, Verbal, tactile, and visual cues and reminders
Additional Accessibility Features:
- Accessible signage
- Biophilic elements connecting residents to nature
Supportive Services Features and Benefits (non-medical)
Bridge21 houses will also provide supportive services to its residents to support their independence, provide optional activities, and foster community and friendships.
Independent living support:
- Support self-determination
- Support resident interaction
- Monthly housekeeping assistance
- Weekly schedule planning support – auditory/visual cues
Staff to connect people and places:
- Support to attend job and volunteer experiences
- Provide check-ins with parents/guardians.
- Transportation guidance
- Transportation – groceries shopping
- Foster community integration with neighbors
- Help with/Referrals for other services
Peer group:
- Regular social interaction
- Foster friendships and camaraderie
- Peer support
Individual enrichment support:
- Quiet room
- Library
- Board Games
- Ping Pong table
- Basketball
- Cornhole
Free optional coordinated recreational, educational, and volunteer activities:
Arranged activities:
- Weekly family-style meals
- Fitness activities
- Gardening
- Neighborhood connections
- Community service projects
Life skills classes provided by B21 and nonprofit partner organizations:
- Cooking, Nutrition & meal planning
- Personal, Fire, and Public safety
- Interpersonal communication
- Personal finance
- Arts & crafts
- Vocational skills training
- Pet therapy
- General self-health knowledge and skills
- Activities of Daily Living skills
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
We create accessible housing for adults with neurodiversities in Park City, fostering quality of life within a supportive community.
Our Vision
Every neurodiverse adult has the opportunity to live in community-integrated housing in Park City, Utah.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can help propel Bridge21 forward in our housing initiative. You can donate, volunteer, and follow us on social media.
Donate
Bridge21 appreciates any and all donations. Your tax-exempt donations are twofold; they:
- Help Bridge21 host community-supported events
- Establish a fund to create more housing options for our community members with disabilities.
Volunteer
There are a few different ways you can volunteer with Bridge21.
You can volunteer with:
- Community Engagement
- Buds&Blooms – Community Gardens
- B21 Circle – Support for Families
- Fundraising, etc.
Resources
Here are a lot of resources for not only Park City, Utah but also national resources for neuro-typical individuals and their families.
We Need Your Support Today!
With your contribution we can create stable housing opportunities for our community members with disabilities. Showing your commitment helps us continue to support our community members with disabilities. Together we will make a more inclusive and diverse Park City community.