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AARP Aging in Place Surveys & Statistics

Information from AARP about aging in place which helps people stay in their own homes as they get older by making modifications and using services to assist them.

AARP Independent Living Surveys & Statistics

Research on independent living from AARP.

Assessing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Persons with Disabilities

Report funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) on the major barriers faced during Hurricane Katrina by centers for independent living (CILs) and emergency managers in responding to the needs of people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.

Beyond 50.05: A Report to the Nation on Livable Communities: Creating Environments for Successful Aging

AARP's Beyond 50 report presents an agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both links open in PDF format.

Inclusive Livable Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

Report that looks at barriers and solutions relating to people with psychiatric disabilities fully participating in their communities.

Independent Choices: A National Symposium on Consumer-Direction & Self-Determination for the Elderly & Persons with Disabilities

Materials from a symposium that brought together policymakers, program administrators, consumer advocates, service providers and researchers to identify ways to deliver effective consumer-directed services for the elderly and people with disabilities.

National Rehabilitation Information Center

Information on federally-funded research projects including projects on self-determination.

Understanding Disabilities in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities
2003 report from the National Council on Disability (NCD) discusses many disabilities common in American Indian and Alaska Native communities and provides information on organizations that provide services to this population.
University of Kansas Research Information on Independent Living
Enter a search term on this Web page for access to articles and abstracts on a variety of topics related to independent living, including transportation and employment.

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