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Community and Internet Resources


Housing: Accessible Home Search


National:
State Listings:  CA  /   FL  /  OR  /  UT   (Official USPS State Abbreviations)

National

New Sign Barrier Free Home provides an online directory of homes advertised as wheelchair accessible that are available throughout the United States.

Home Access Program, an initiative started by Handi-Ramp, a company that has been manufacturing handicap accessible ramps since 1958, assists individuals in finding an accessible home or modifying an already existing one. Via their website you can find realtors and consultants across the United States who are willing and able to assist in locating accessible homes.

New Sign Trovit: Wheelchair Accessible Homes Sale provides listings of homes advertised as wheelchair accessible that are available throughout the United States.

State Listings

California

Stephen Beard, of Keller Williams Realty, specializes in providing real estate services for people with physical challenges. As a man with Cerebral Palsy, he has first-hand experience dealing with some of the limitations and fears that make the home buying process stressful for people with physical challenges. He knows what makes homes accessible and where to find accessible homes in the Bay area. He can also serve as a resource on issues concerning special financing, local community supports, and custom home renovations. For more information, visit his website or call (510) 364-6795.

Florida

New Sign Jack Keller Inc. Realtors specializes in the sale of wheelchair accessible homes in west-central Florida. Available properties can be viewed online. To schedule a showing, call (727) 586-1497.

Oregon

New Sign HomeBridge.org provides a listing of accessible homes available in the Portland, Oregon area.

Utah

Accessible Homes Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of accessible homes for people with disabilities. They provide a list of accessible homes for sale or rent.

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