Key Points: Family’s Challenge: Adapting their home for son Caffrey’s mobility needs due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Renovation Goals: Focus on accessibility, including an elevator, hydrotherapy pool, and smart home features.Awareness and Advocacy: Raising awareness about rare diseases and the costs of accessibility.Benefits of Television Production: The efficiency and exposure provided by “This Old House” in completing the project. Michelle Werner and William Lester, driven by the needs of their 13-year-old son Caffrey, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, embarked on a major renovation of their mid-century modern home in Lexington, Massachusetts. Featured on “This Old House,” the project was not just about aesthetics but crucially about making their home more accessible for Caffrey, who struggles with mobility and is expected to need a wheelchair in the near future. The family’s story began with a response to a Facebook post seeking a home renovation project for the show, leading to their selection for the transformation. The renovation focused on customizing the home to cater to Caffrey’s specific needs. Key features included an accessible entryway with a covered ramp, flush thresholds, an open-plan kitchen, ground-floor bedrooms, wide doorways, automatic faucets, accessible cabinets, a hydrotherapy pool, and even an elevator. The design by [...]