Housing/Universal and Accessible Design
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Access Board has developed Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG), which outlines specifications for accessible home design.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers a very comprehensive discussion of on their website. This web section offers interactive home tours, including modification designs for the kitchen, bathroom, doors and doorways, electrical, as well as for the home exterior. This section also offers
a discussion of how one can go about finding solutions to individual needs. They offer a great checklist for use in determining if a home meets individual needs.
Center for Universal Design is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products. The center completes design usability studies, finds solutions to design issues and accessibility needs, and offers universal design training. For more information, call (800) 647-6777.
Visitability: Concrete Change is an international effort to make all homes visitable. Their website includes construction guidelines to make your home accessible, myths and facts
about accessible housing, constructions costs, products, housing laws, and more.
IDEA Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access provides a range of information on universal design both inside and outside of the home. They have developed a number of publications including Iowa State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers information on community housing data and assessment, universal design and home accessibility information and links to other disability and housing information.
National Ag Safety Database (NASD) has developed a guide entitled Simple Home Modifications for the Disabled, which provides information on modifications for wheelchair maneuvering, ramp-building, as well as accessible kitchen and bathroom design considerations. Search for "disabled" when visiting the database to find this guide.
HomeMods.org, an online resource provided by Fall Prevention Center of Excellence offers extensive resources and information regarding home modification. Their website features a list of resources and
national programs related to supportive housing and home modification. The site also offers a frequently asked question section, covering such topics as funding, construction, mortgages, etc. In addition to these offerings, there is also an online newsletter, a message board, an event calendar, and a list of helpful publications. For more information, visit their website.
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Universal Design Resources provides the Principles of Universal Design, a comprehensive list of resources for Design Standards and Education. This is a one stop website for resources on Universal Design.
Universal Access by BuilderOnline See this article about Universal Design for homes, including resources, tips and illustrations. There is plenty of information about how to incorporate universal design into mainstream, market-driven homes. Here's why builders ought to do it, and how to go beyond the basics for an accessible and convenient lifestyle for all buyers.
WebABLE Get the latest Accessibility news from WebABLE. Grouped by current and by categories such as Accessible Technology and Housing.
WheelchairNet offers a number of helpful accessibility tips for wheelchair users. Specifically, they offer a number links to helpful home modification and funding resources and articles.
State Listings
Minnesota
Robinhood Corporation seeks to provide state-of-the-art accessibility products and consultation services to residential and commercial/institutional customers. Their goal is to offer products and services that promote healthy, dignified, and independent living for all customers, and to provide access solutions for the home and office. Robinhood Home Access Consultation and Design Services has been providing accessibility consultation to Hennepin County's Long Term Care programs for over three years and has developed a practical, affordable, and innovative approach to accessible housing. They further support the disabled community by giving back a portion of it's profits to research and charitable organizations which also promote dignity, independence, and equality for people with disabilities. For more information, write to Robinhood Corporation, Dan Augustine Accessibility Specialist, 3042 48th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55406. You may also call (612) 724-1911 or e-mail dan@robinhoodcorp.com.
Wisconsin
Home Solutions USA specializes in making accessible home modifications for people with disabilities and those wishing to age at home They work with you, your family and case managers to fit your needs and wants within your budget. They will discuss adaptive aids and equipment options and knowledge of funding resources, they will also do maintenance, needed repairs and more. Whether you need design/build remodeling, or just a simple grab bar installation, you can be certain that Home Solutions USA will help you live at home safely and independently through complete house care solutions. For more information, contact Home Solutions USA team at 6502 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 963-4663, or send e-mail to: info@homesolutionsusa.net Welcome, H.O.M.E. (House Of Modification Examples) is an accessible demonstration home located in Newburg, Wisconsin, just 30 minutes north of Milwaukee. Welcome, H.O.M.E. is a bed and breakfast where guests are encouraged to explore numerous and varied accessible home design ideas and adaptive equipment in a leisurely setting for only $50.00 per night. Welcome, H.O.M.E. provides two guest rooms and baths as well as a kitchenette, all fully wheelchair-accessible and featuring numerous accessible design ideas. Welcome, H.O.M.E. offers free tours to day visitors. If you intend to visit the Milwaukee area, we encourage you to stay at Welcome, H.O.M.E. To visit this unique wheelchair accessible country home, contact Welcome, H.O.M.E. at P.O. Box 333, 4260 West Hawthorne Drive (Hwy. Y), Newburg, Wisconsin 53060, call (262)675-2525, fax (262)675-0817, or visit their website.
Country Listings
Canada
Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods: Universal Access and Design states the 7 principles of Universal Design and gives inaccessible and accessible examples. Citizens for Accessible Neighborhoods (CAN) is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. CAN works to support full inclusion within communities through education, promotion, and advocacy. Through our website CAN strives to improve access to information for people with disabilities and those within their support systems. To contact CAN email us at info@canbc.org or phone us at 604.437.7331.
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