IT’S MORE THAN PAINT, IT’S PERSONAL
Devastation comes in all forms for children. Our platform is room makeovers and renovations, but the greatest gift is the lasting impact left behind that tells each child that they are valuable, wanted, and loved.
ALL KIDS HAVE VALUE
TYPES OF MAKEOVERS
TYPE A: AESTHETIC MAKEOVER
Children who have experienced Devastation benefit from having a safe, happy place that provides feelings of security & inspires personal growth in a place of their own. These dream rooms let children know they are Loved and Valued.
A1 is for one bedroom, A2 is for two bedrooms.
Typical Completion Time: 7-10 days
Scope:
•No Construction in bedroom or Bathroom
•No Medical Equipment to purchase
•May include removal of existing floor, and installation of new flooring
•May include basic Electrical: changing out light fixtures, ceiling fans, adding can lights
•May include basic Plumbing: changing out toilet, bathroom fixtures
•May Include adding wall treatments, window treatments
•Minimal specialty trades
•Does require skilled labor
Goal of a Type A Makeover:
To Provide Emotional Stability for the Child.
TYPE B: BATHROOM MAKEOVER
Bathrooms are the biggest challenge for handicap children and their caregivers. Designing ADA accessible bathrooms allow independence in bathing, hand washing, teeth brushing, and potty use. Bathroom Renovations are completed in conjunction with the child’s bedroom.
Typical Completion Time: 4-5 weeks
Scope:
•Renovate Bathroom to make it handicap accessible for the child
•Requires stamped architectural drawings with Permits
•Requires Demo and new construction
•Implement grab bars, safety features
•Replumb toilet, shower, sinks, tubs
•New electrical, light fixtures, fans
•New flooring
•New construction including framing, sheetrock, finishing, Doors and windows
Goal of a Type B Bathroom Renovation:
Long-term Functional solutions that Improve daily quality of life for the child and their Caregivers.
TYPE C: NEW CONSTRUCTION
There are unique situations where homes lack the square footage to achieve handicap accessibility. In these unusual situations, KDM will add on to the home in order to achieve longevity and life change in their home. These projects are extremely extensive and require architectural drawings, permits, and a multitude of specialty trades.
Typical Completion Time: 6-8 weeks
Scope:
•New Interior & Exterior Construction
•Requires stamped architectural drawings with Permits
•Tie into existing Plumbing and Roof line
•Often requires it’s own HVAC system
•Extensive specialty trades: Electrical, Plumbing, framing, roofing, excavating, sheetrock, flooring and tile, lighting, doors & windows, gutters & downspouts.
•Requires Inspections by the city codes officials
Goal of Type C Project:
•Add square footage to a home in order to achieve handicap accessibility.
TYPE L: LEGACY PROJECT
Legacy Projects give KDM the opportunity to provide a makeover for another community organization who also serves children of Devastation. These projects impact the lives of multiple children, both now and for many years into the future. They adhere to commercial codes and may include light construction and specialty trades such as electrical, framing, carpentry, and flooring.
Typical Completion Time: 1-2 weeks
Scope:
•No Construction
•Commercial ADA & Fire Code compliance
•May include Medical Equipment
•May include removal of existing floor, and installation of new flooring
•May include basic Electrical: changing out light fixtures, ceiling fans, adding can lights
•May Include adding wall treatments, window treatments
•Minimal specialty trades
•Does require skilled labor
•New Furniture
Goal of a Legacy Project:
To Leave a Legacy in our community by providing a Makeover for another community organization who serves the same demographic as KDM; Help many children for many years into the future.
RENOVATION ADD-ONS
SENSORY EXPERIENCE ADD-ONS
Children with Sensory Processing Disorders may either Seek or Avoid things that stimulate the 5 senses. By creating a space that offers a variety of educational, therapeutic and occupational solutions, children are proven to thrive in their home. The sensory elements are included as part of either an Aesthetic Makeover or a Legacy Project.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ADD-ONS
Many children need medical equipment that insurance or other social services will not provide. Lift systems, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and other devices provide physical and emotional relief for the child and their caregivers. The equipment is provided as part of a larger renovation.