Home Contractor; Services Include: Home remodeling Home repair Diagnosis, assessment, design Health & safety concerns Aging in place (CAPS) Water related problems...
Home Evolutions
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Home Evolutions provides customized, high-quality building and remodeling services for people with disabilities and older adults wishing to maintain their independence.”...
Tags: age in place, build, CAPS, construction, contractor, independent living, NAHB, PA, Pennsylvania, remodel
Ageless Designs
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Ageless Designs is a Life Span Design Firm: that listens to you recognizes life cycle requirements designs to enhance the quality of life for every individual provides designs that are ageless, timeless and beautiful optimizes your budget guarantees to provide you with the best service possible We work with: Homeowners...
Universal Design Studio
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
London based architecture firm working worldwide in commercial and retail applications....
Living at home as we age, Louis Tenenbaum
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Adapting our homes to our needs as we grow older. Aging in Place empowers older citizens with Choice and Control, Dignity and Independence – the essentials of happier homes, better lives and more economical housing and care. Louis Tenenbaum is the nation’s leading authority on Aging in Place. He has...
Tags: age in place, design, elder, independent living, Louis Tenenbaum, Maryland, MD, safety, senior
Lifetime Design
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
AgingBeautifully.org
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“An award-winning author, international lecturer, and designer with more than 30 years of experience, Cynthia Leibrock’s mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled people through design. Ms. Leibrock is the principal/founder of EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a firm that offers consulting services in...
Black Diamond Builders
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Black Diamond Builders is a professional construction firm specializing in home and office remodeling. The owner and license holder, J. Steele has been in the industry since 1986. His team has completed numerous projects in Orange County and their combination of experience and continuing education enables Black Diamond Builders to...
Andie Day, LLC – Design for Life
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Design for Life™ anticipates needs so we’re always moving forward – even while curled up with a good book in the sun room. Whether you’d like to renovate one room or ten, a primary residence or vacation home, we’ll ensure your space suits your lifestyle today and tomorrow. A new...
Ellett Homes, Inc.
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Ellett Homes services include: “Accessible custom ramps; Grab bars; Widen doorways for wheelchairs; Bathroom remodels (Including curb free roll in showers, Specialty toilets, Tub seats and transfer boards; Kitchen remodels; Special cabinet designs including cutout work areas; Doorway hardware; Closet designs; Floor coverings; Custom house plans for barrier free living.”...
The 4R Group
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“The 4R Group is family owned and operated with over 12 years of experience in the building and remodel industry. Our expertise is enhanced by our 8 years of first hand knowledge and specialization in ADA disability friendly environments, as well as home modifications for the aging population.”...
Adapt My
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Aging in place? Your home does not have to look institutional. From simple to simply gorgeous, we’ll help you create an accessible home that you can be comfortable in. Whether you have a family member with a disability or are just looking for a safe, comfortable style you can grow...
Tags: adapt, aging in place
Rebuilding Together
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Our mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities, our goal is to make a sustainable impact....
Guchi Interior Design
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Specializing in: “Universal design, space planning, furniture (including the “Fitness in Comfort” Exclusive Fitness Recliner for Residential and Health Care Facilities), accessorizing, window coverings, custom fabrics, professional assessment, project management, model home design, design consultant training, design Center Set up, and, home staging.”...
Concrete Change
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
An international effort to make all new homes Visitable! This is the place to go to understand visitability – the few and minor requirements to make a home a place that a person using a wheelchair can get it, move about an accessible floor and use the bathroom....
Architecture for Humanity
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
Founded in 1999 to promote sustainable architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. Through competitions, workshops, educational forums, partnerships with aid organizations and other activities, we create opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities. Find an architect....
General Electric: Kitchen, Universal Design Area
Topics: Appliances, Shop
“We believe the time has come for kitchens and homes that fit the real needs of real people–needs that will change over time.” See GE appliaces used in photo gallery along with suggestions for universal design planning....
Barrier Free Architecturals
Topics: ADA: Products & Compliance, Shop
ADA compliant products for accessible living: showers, bathtube, toilet area, basin area, kitchen, and home....
Abadabi Accessibility
Topics: ADA: Products & Compliance, Shop
“Abadi Accessibility serves the building community as an accessibility specialist and offers plan reviews, building inspections, site assessments, training and education to their clients. Abadi Accessibility is an accessibility consulting firm owned by Marcela Abadi Rhoads, AIA RAS. She is a registered architect and registered accessibility specialist in Texas. She...
Is Your Friend’s Home Visitable?
Topics: Resources, Visitability
“After a spinal cord injury, where we go and who we visit become more limited. Since my injury in June 1998, I can no longer go to any of my neighbor’s homes and ring their doorbells. Even the two brand new homes a few doors down from me were built...
Tags: Rosemarie Rossetti, visitability
Concrete Change
Topics: Resources, Visitability
An international effort to make all new homes Visitable! This is the place to go to understand visitability – the few and minor requirements to make a home a place that a person using a wheelchair can get it, move about an accessible floor and use the bathroom....
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Independent organization supporting our severely wounded and disabled soldiers returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom to rebuild their lives....
Lifetime Design
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
AgingBeautifully.org
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“An award-winning author, international lecturer, and designer with more than 30 years of experience, Cynthia Leibrock’s mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled people through design. Ms. Leibrock is the principal/founder of EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a firm that offers consulting services in...
Universal Design Alliance
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“The Universal Design Alliance Inc. (UDA) is a non-profit corporation founded in March 2003. Our mission is to create awareness and expand the public’s knowledge of universal design,which is design for all ages, sizes, and abilities. Our membership has made numerous presentations to conferences, organizations, and individual groups to promote...
EIDD Design for All Europe
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“EIDD – Design for All Europe is the joint European platform for social planners, architects, designers and others who believe in the potentials of their professions to play a vital role in the necessary transformation of our societies into more cohesive, innovative and sustainable ones. With member organisations in 22...
Universal Design Living Laboratory
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
This is “a National Demonstration Home in Columbus, Ohio: Universal Design, Green & Healthy. We were on an ambitious campaign to build a national demonstration home and garden. The Universal Design Living Laboratory will be available to the building industry and consumers. The Universal Design Living Laboratory will serve to...
Institute for Human Centered Design
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“The Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD), founded in Boston in 1978 as Adaptive Environments, is an international non-governmental educational organization (NGO) committed to advancing the role of design in expanding opportunity and enhancing experience for people of all ages and abilities through excellence in design. IHCD’s work balances expertise...
Bookshare
Topics: Resources, TV, Radio & Print
“Bookshare® is an online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. It operates under an exception to U.S. copyright law which allows copyrighted digital books to be made available to people with qualifying disabilities. In addition, many publishers and authors have volunteered to provide Bookshare with access to...
Tags: assistive technology, AT, book, CA, California, disability, download, library, read, text to speech
RLTV – Retirement Living Television
Topics: Resources, TV, Radio & Print
“Committed to addressing important senior social and health issues … rais[ing] awareness and encourag[ing] discourse on these important issues for seniors, caregivers and family alike.” Check site for local broadcasting in your area. As of January 2010, shows include: AARP – My Generation; AARP – Inside E Street; Another Chance...
Administration on Aging
Topics: Government, Resources
“Vision In order to serve a growing senior population, AoA envisions ensuring the continuation of a vibrant aging services network at State, Territory, local and Tribal levels through funding of lower-cost, non-medical services and supports that provide the means by which many more seniors can maintain their independence. Mission The...
New York City Department for the Aging
Topics: Government, Resources
“If you are a New Yorker, 60 and over, important areas of your life could well be enhanced by options offered through the Department for the Aging. There are choices that help toward more independence and challenges for greater productivity. For example, you may be eligible for exemption from a...
Eldercare Locator
Topics: Government, Resources
“The Eldercare Locator, public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older adults and their families and caregivers find their way...
National Organization on Disability
Topics: Government, Resources
“The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. Just over one-third of working-age Americans with disabilities are employed. That’s barely half the employment rate of the general...
NEA: Universal Design in the Arts
Topics: Government, Resources
Resources, articles and links. The Arts Endowment works to educate designers, city planners, developers, educators and consumers on this important design process — that contributes to livability, individual worth, to a sense of community and to the quality of life....
ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines Homepage
Topics: Government, Resources
Technical assistance for ADA and ABA compliance....
United States Access Board
Topics: Government, Resources
A federal agency committed to accessible design. Find out about government regulations including new updates....
DisabilityInfo.gov
Topics: Government, Resources
Connecting the disability community to information and opportunities. Topics include: benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation....
AOA, Administration on Aging
Topics: Government, Resources
A wide variety of topics, statistics, grant opportunities, programs and services related to aging for an older individual, caregiver, service provider, researcher, or student....
Changing Paces – PEOPLE FIRST Accessibility Standards Training
“Changing Paces was the first training firm in Ontario to have developed, tested and implemented an Accessible Customer Service Staff Training Program. Our Disability Awareness and Accessible Customer Service Training programs will ensure that your organization is not only in compliance with Ontario legislation but also well prepared to support,...
Tags: accessibility, Canada, coach, compliance, disability, education, occupation, Ontario, therapist, train
Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 1.0
“Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that addresses and redresses the primary barrier to making expert learners of all students: inflexible, one-size-fits-all curricula that raise unintentional barriers to learning. Learners with disabilities are most vulnerable to such barriers, but many students without disabilities also find that curricula are...
Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning
Blog about the universal design learning environment....
Perkins School for the Blind
“Perkins School for the Blind provides education and services for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired.” ...
Renaissance Learning
Computer-based assessment technology “Renaissance Learning is the world’s leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 75,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning’s tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance the curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing, and...
Assistivetech.net
A public website by the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) College of Architecture (COA) that provides access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public....
The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
“The Center’s mission is to make supportive housing and home modification a more integral component of successful aging, long-term care, preventive health, and the development of elder-friendly communities. The Center offers a vision for the future as well as practical strategies and materials for policymakers, practitioners, consumers, manufacturers, suppliers, and...
The Center for Universal Design
At North Carolina State University, CUD is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance....