Accessible Home Designs: Information and Ideas: Publications and Documents
Summary
The Disabled World Accessible Home Design database offers a wealth of resources for those interested in creating inclusive living spaces. It features a comprehensive collection of articles, research papers, and documents covering various aspects of home accessibility. These publications provide valuable insights into topics such as universal design principles, adaptive technologies, and innovative solutions for modifying existing homes. The information is particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and their families, as it offers practical ideas and expert knowledge to enhance independence and comfort in residential settings. By presenting a wide range of perspectives and up-to-date research, this database serves as an invaluable tool for architects, occupational therapists, and homeowners alike, fostering a more inclusive approach to home design.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed* | Published Date Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| EZ Outlet: Revolutionizing Power Accessibility Solutions EZ Outlet electrical outlet extender features adjustable length, 180-degree rotating base, and multiple outlets, making it ideal for individuals with limited mobility. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Home Accessibility for the Older Generation Guidance on selecting and adapting homes for aging adults and people with disabilities, including essential safety features and mobility considerations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Little Yellow House: Becoming rentABLE Goes Beyond Wheelchair Access A 1950s Conway, Arkansas cottage demonstrates universal design principles with accessibility features for mobility, vision, hearing, and autism needs. | ✓ ✓ | |
| George to the Rescue Renovates Home for Quadriplegic Student NBC's George to the Rescue and volunteer builders renovate a Long Island home for a quadriplegic student with an elevator, ramp, and voice-controlled systems. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Becoming rentABLE: Accessible Short-term Rental Accommodation Guide to locating wheelchair-accessible and disability-friendly vacation rentals with 33+ search filters for mobility, sensory, and developmental needs. | ✓ ✓ | |
| High Performance Homes Builds Custom House for Man with Disabilities High Performance Homes builds custom home in Maryland for man with physical disabilities, design improves accessibility, versatility and cost of living. | ||
| Bathroom Remodel With Stylish Seachrome Bath Accessories Seachrome products offer a range of secure accessibility bathroom fixtures that add long-lasting, versatile style to your remodeling project. | ||
| Astoria 7 Hotel San Sebastian - Best Adapted Rooms for Wheelchair Users Astoria 7 Hotel in San Sebastian opens doors to accessible tourism with one of the best adapted rooms in the world. | ||
| U.S. Federal Court Rules Properties Must Be Accessible to Disabled Before Occupancy Ruling ensures persons with disability have access to same level of accessible housing as people without disabilities. | ||
| Home Accessibility: It Is Only Two Steps... Most people buying homes do not even consider whether their home is accessible. | ||
| Ideas to Make Your Home Accessible Information regarding available options for converting a house to be accessible by people with disabilities. | ||
| New California Accessibility Construction Regulations Updated accessibility standards for 2013 California Building Code align existing California and federal access regulations from parking spaces and hand rails to housing. | ||
| Understanding Chemical and Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) Overview of chemical and electromagnetic hypersensitivity, symptoms, possible causes, and accessibility needs for affected individuals and caregivers. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Emergency Exit Door Adapted to Needs of People with Reduced Mobility Development of a door for emergency exits adapted for people with functional diversity. | ||
| Putting Ability Back into Disability More needs to be done to enable people of all ages with physical disabilities to lead a normal life in their own home. | ||
| Free House Adaptation Consultancy Service for Disabled and Seniors House Adaptation Consultants is an Irish company offering service to the elderly and those with a disability who are requiring home adaptations to restore and facilitate independent living. | ||
| Royal Oaks Building Group Provide Accessible Customized Homes Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet The Americans With Disabilities Act Building Standards. | ||
| Home Accessibility Modifications for Seniors and Disabled Aging in place requires accessible home modifications. Key strategies, government funding resources, and safety tips for seniors and people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NCD Report on Affordable and Accessible Disability Housing National Council on Disability report reviews affordable, accessible housing for Americans with disabilities and recommends ways to expand options and access. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Civil Rights Agreement will Increase Housing Accessibility for People with Disabilities Agreement with the A.G. Spanos Companies to increase housing accessibility for people with disabilities. | ||
| Strategies for Implementing Disability Convention United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Conference of States Parties to treaty concluded second session. | ||
| Home Elevators for Elderly and People with Disability Installing a home elevator including price and types of elevators for use in the home for the elderly and mobility impaired. | ||
| Accessible Kitchen Makeovers Accessible changes in the kitchen to assist the disabled individual to maintain an independent lifestyle. | ||
| Creating an Accessible Haven: A Guide to Home Modifications Benefits of making your home more disability accessible and visitable, also known today as Universal Design. | ✓ | |
| New Smart Homes for Dementia Sufferers Smart sensing systems that will help dementia sufferers live independently at home could be available commercially. | ||
| Creating a Feng Shui Home Design Feng shui can be used to get your house is in order and to ultimately make it a sanctuary where you feel de-stressed and relaxed. | ||
| Disabled Bathrooms and Disability Safety A disabled bathroom has to meet the needs of all people with disabilities and offer safe transfer both on and off the toilet for wheelchair users. | ||
| Walk-In Bathtub Installation for Small Accessible Bathrooms Contractor case study on fitting a walk-in bathtub into a small accessible bathroom for seniors with limited mobility, with product specs and renovation tips. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Wheelchair Accessible Construction for Homes and Business Wheelchair accessible construction for homes and businesses, including ADA compliant ramps, grab bars, handrails, and shower seating for safety and independence. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Accessible Home Design Tips for Aging in Place Safely Accessible home design tips for aging in place, covering zero-step entries, ramps, barrier-free showers, grab bars, and kitchen changes that aid independence. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Accessible Home Inspections for Buyers with Disabilities A qualified home inspector can check wheelchair access, counter heights, doorways, entrances, and garage space when you buy a home for someone with a disability. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Fair Housing Act Accessibility Rules for Multifamily Homes Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements for new multifamily buildings call for HUD-certified building code language, safe harbor codes, and fair enforcement. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Senior Home Safety and Accessibility Tips for Aging in Place Practical home accessibility and safety tips for seniors and people with disabilities, covering bathrooms, stairs, ramps, kitchens, flooring, and doorways. | ✓ ✓ |
*Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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