Holmes Family Rescue Season 1 Episode 4 Accessibility Denied

Holmes Family Rescue is a heartwarming show that follows the journey of Mike Holmes and his children, Mike Jr. and Sherry, as they come to rescue families from their home renovation nightmares. In season 1 episode 4, named Accessibility Denied, the Holmes family goes to help out a family whose daughter has Cerebral Palsy and is in a wheelchair. The family's house is not wheelchair-accessible, and this is a huge problem for the little girl, who needs her independence.

The episode starts with the Holmes family meeting with the subject family, the Lalondes. The family is very excited to meet Mike and his team and they express their issues with the house. The team starts the project by interviewing the Lalondes in detail as they want to understand their exact needs. The family reveals that Ella, their daughter, has a rare form of Cerebral Palsy and is wheelchair-bound. The house has stairs and isn't equipped to meet Ella's needs, which makes her very dependent on her family. The team understands that this is a major issue and they start working on fixing it.

Mike and his team start designing and building ramps for the main entrance of the house and also work on building a ramp from the main living area to the kitchen. In addition to the ramps, the team also installs handrails for safety and accessibility throughout the house. They also install wider doorways in the living and bedroom areas to enable Ella's wheelchair to move around with ease. The Holmes family also installs a custom-built elevator which allows Ella's wheelchair to have access to every room in the house!

While working on the project, the Holmes family also takes time to interact with the Lalonde family on a personal level. They take the family to a park where they can spend quality time together and bond. The Lalonde family shares how difficult it was for them having to deal with Ella's condition on a daily basis and how the renovation work done by the Holmes family is going to make a huge difference in their lives.

Finally, the renovation work is complete, and the Holmes family invites the Lalondes back to the house to see the changes. The family is completely overjoyed by the team's work and they express their gratitude to them. The Lalonde family's daughter, Ella, experiences her own independence for the first time, something that she couldn't experience before. Her face lights up with joy and the entire family is grateful for having this newfound freedom.

The episode ends with the Holmes family getting emotional as they see the Lalonde family's joy. Mike Jr. remarks that being able to provide a family with such a life-changing renovation experience is the most fulfilling part of their job. The Lalonde family's story stands as a testament to the industry giant, Mike Holmes' mission to help people and make a difference in the world, one renovation at a time.

Accessibility Denied is a truly heart-warming episode; it highlights the Holmes family's remarkable skillset and their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that their clients are happy. The episode also shows the importance of making spaces accessible to people with disabilities, and how it can make a significant difference in their lives. The entire episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves the joy of transformation and wants to see the profound impact that accessible renovations can bring.