[arkh]

> So if i am building my own house i should also spend thousands of dollars more to make it accessible?

Well, you don't know what tomorrow you will need. I remember my grandmother needing to make the house accessible after my grandfather lost control of half his body after a stroke.

And those accessibility enhancements are not a problem even if they're not directly needed anymore: no steps between rooms, big sliding doors, lot of space for the shower etc. Even able people can appreciate those.

[zwnow]

Whats the issue with getting them once they are needed?

[arkh]

It may be harder to had them or more expensive. And the fact you suddenly need them also mean there are low chances you'll be able to do the work yourself.

Like: build a house on only one floor so no stairs => no need for elevators later on. But it requires more floor space.