• AgriLife.org
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Accessibility

The Accessible Living program addresses keeping Baby Boomers safe and independent in their homes. It also addresses caregiving issues that Baby Boomers may be facing with aging parents.

• Fall Prevention for Older Adults

Publications

• Assistive Devices for the Home (PDF)
• Designing Homes for Function and Safety (PDF)
• Adapting Your Home for More Accessible Living (PDF)

Web Resources

• Texas AgrAbility (Texas AgriLife Extension Service)
• The LiveAbility House – Kansas State University and North Carolina State University have partnered within Second Life® to create educational tools for consumers. The goal of this initial project is: To tell people about design features and assistive technology that enable a person to live at home despite physical or mental challenges caused by aging, illness, or disability.
• University of Florida Universal Design publications
• Iowa State University Extension – Universal Design
• Visit-Ability (Inclusive Home Design)
• A new Universal Design DVD is available for $5.00 from the Ohio State University Extension eStore.
• The Center for Universal Design – A national research, information and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities and related products.
• The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification – This website contains information on agencies and services that can assist with home modification and repair.
• Doodads, Gadgets, and Thingamajigs – This website contains information on commonly used assistive technology devices.
• The Lighthouse, Inc.

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Last updated: 17 April, 2012

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.