Abstract: The present invention describes a ladder modification accessory and a ladder that incorporates the principles of the accessory in an integral unit. The present invention is an apparatus that can be manufactured as part of a one-piece ladder or as a retrofit attachment that will selectively interconnect to any commercially available ladder. The ladder modification accessory provides a means for moving the ladder away from the vertical working surface while keeping the ladder stabilized and in the recommended position for maximum safety while in use.