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 * Week 10 Activity**

//Sandra Chabot//

__Consider what they show to PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES about typical family housing (AND Universal Design) in North America. Do these shows give accurate portraits of “average” North American families and homes, including culturally-specific examples? Think about how and in what ways their producers might change the shows to present more accurate pictures of typical Western housing from YOUR community, with examples.__

Video: Feeling Optimistic The way they depict the typical family housing in North America is always wanting more. In this video they point out simple additions that were made to their home ie: "Look at this clock!" It gives the impression that we don't care what it is or whether an object has a purpose - we just want more and more. There is also a great emphasis put on organization and our inability to keep our "busy" lives in order on our own. We need to hire someone to do so.

__In the “Makeover” shows, look for UD examples among both the original AND redesigned houses’ furnishings, equipment, and yard. They may be highlighted by the host or client family, OR just filmed but NOT mentioned. In watching a few of these shows, we did NOT hear them introduce UD or see more than one or two examples as the camera swooped by. But I hope that you will!__

​ Video: Cindy's High Style Hollywood Flip The focus here is on the front lawn of the house and they put a lot of emphasis on color. Again they state the importance of color and the impact it can have. A key principle here is visibility. She widened the steps outside which is great and certainly adds accessibility, but could still pose problems for wheelchairs, strollers, or simply carrying heavy loads.

Cindy also remodeled the washroom in which she expanded the shower door that was deemed too small. She also got rid of the long bathroom top which took up a lot of space and made the bathroom space itself bigger.