Contractors and Universal Design

Universal design is an architectural design concept, where structures are built to be user friendly to people with and without disabilities Learn about Universal Design Learn how universal design can facilitate aging-in-place from this 2009 Washington Post article. 2004 – 20 page Iowa Program for Assistive Technology’s “Practical Guide to Universal Home Design.” Finding a [...]

Universal Design for Aging in Place

Universal design is a design principle for building or remodeling homes to make them user-friendly for all people, including persons with disabilities or age-related functional losses. Learn how universal design can facilitate aging in place from this 2009 Washington Post article. The National Association of Home Builders certifies builders and remodelers as certified aging-in-place specialists.  [...]

Home Safety Modifications

Action for Older Persons Inc. 2005 publication, “What You Should Know about Staying at Home: Safety, Security, Modifications, & Repairs,” is available at this link. Call or email Iona Information & Referral (202-895-9448; info@Iona.org) for answers to aging-related resource questions.