1988: The 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization Welcome HOME - House Of Modification Examples Inc. is established

Goal: Construct a 3,650 sq. ft. wheelchair-accessible design demonstration home

1990: Advisory Committee kicks off $350,000 fund raising campaign

1991: Scenic 18-acre parcel of land located just 30 minutes North of Milwaukee is purchased

1993: Volunteers create wheelchair-friendly trails, picnic areas in Welcome HOME woods

1995: Welcome HOME volunteers awarded a JCPenney Co. Golden Rule Award, which includes a $57,000 gift to the building fund

April 1996: Construction begins. Hundreds of volunteers devote thousands of hours over the next two years to construct a distinctive ranch-style family home

May 1, 1998: Welcome HOME doors open to the public. Free tours of the wheelchair accessible demonstration home begin

Autumn 1998: Welcome HOME Bed & Breakfastis licensed to host overnight guests

Today: Welcome HOME programs continue to be operated entirely by dedicated volunteers

BRING your camera and notebook. We will gladly share ideas and information about the modifications, products and materials you’ll see at Welcome HOME. Individualized tours allow us to devote our time to helping you. Tours are free.

RELAX with a st“roll” along wheelchair-friendly trails on the Welcome HOME grounds. Meander through prairie, woodland and gardens. Grounds are open to the public – free of charge.

4260 W. Hawthorne Dr. / Hwy YNewburg • Wisconsin

About Us Visit Us

Tour A Wheelchair Accessible Design Home

Newburg, WI

See an innovative, one-of-a-kindaccessible home filled with

design solutions. Explore ideas for making your home fit your

specific lifestyle and needs.

Our Mission:To enrich lives of

individuals and families living with disability.

For more information or toschedule a Welcome HOME tour:

262-675-2525email: welcomehome@hnet.net

Take a virtual tour of Welcome HOME:www.welcomehouseof.org

Fun & funky folk art welcomes visitors

WE’RE ALSO A BED & BREAKFAST!EXPERIENCE accessible home design.

Enjoy an overnight stay in the Welcome HOME B&B. Everyone is welcomed year ’round.www.welcomehomebb.com

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Welcome, HOME programs are funded by tax-deductible donations.

New volunteers are always welcomed!

Come As You Are!

2 Bedrooms/Master Suite

4 Bathrooms

& Much More!

3 Kitchens

FREE TOURS of accessible design Welcome HOME - customized for individuals, families, groups & school trips

Bed & Breakfast Lodging - 2 guest rooms, 2 baths, family room with gas fireplace, screened porch, kitchenette

Community Meeting Room - kitchen, kid’s corner, multiple seating groups, piano, fireplace

“Living With Disability” Inservices - you may chose to include interactive Disability Awareness activities that are fun and thought provoking

Family Fun Events - scavenger hunt, picnic areas & more!

Wheelchair-Friendly Hiking Trails - through beautiful gardens, prairie & woods

• Smooth laminate flooring

• Zoned thermostats located 34” above floor

• Doors access screened porch for safety & enjoyment

• Remote control bedside lamp

• Sliding pocket doors

• Roll in showers

Removablegrab bars

Easy close 36” doors

Roll under cook top

Shallow sinks

Easy to reach sinks

Bathtub with doorThis entire

bathroom is a shower

Transferassist pole

Join Us!

Activities & Opportunities

• User-friendly kitchen for everyone - whether the cooks are tall, short, standing or seated

• Side mounted faucets

• Varied counter heights

• Decks & screened porches

• Extra wide hallways

• Mini ramps

• Push button control window curtains

• Pantry with garage access

Stairwayplatform lift