Accessibility & Universal Design
Accessibility Analysis of Model Building Codes
Contains Federal Register Notice of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's review of four model building codes. Describes the difference between the codes and the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Accessibility Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions on accessibility guidelines of the Fair Housing Act.
Accessible Design - Universal Design Resources
Accessible Housing Information
Accessible Space, Incorporated
Accessible, Adaptable & Universal Design
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Requirements
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities
Contains the scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by entities covered by the ADA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design
One of two standards (along with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards) for new construction and alterations under the ADA for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.
AARP's Beyond 50 report presents a new agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both documents are in .pdf format.
Design for All People Throughout Their Lifespan
Fair Housing Act Design & Construction Requirements
Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide builders and developers with technical guidance on how to comply with specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Government Program to Create More Barrier-Free Housing
Announces a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative that provides homebuilders, developers, architects and designers with access to the latest training and technical guidance on how to comply with accessible design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Home Modification - Online Education
Ideas & Instructions for Building an Accessible Bathroom
Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing
Making Historic Properties Accessible
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modification
Works to increase the availability of home modifications so that the elderly and disabled persons have the choice to live in a supportive environment. See the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Rehabilitation Engineering & Research Center (RERC) on Universal Design: Visit-ability Page
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Universal Design
Understanding Universal Design & Access Modification
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
One of two standards (along with the Standards for Accessible Design) for new construction and alterations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.
Universal Design Education Materials Online