- How to Use This Guide
- Technical Requirements under the Fair Housing Act, Accessibility Guidelines and Other Standards
- Introduction to Types of Home Modifications; Persons Involved, And Universal Design
- Local Referrals, Showrooms, & Contractors
- Local Funding Resources
- Related Information Resources
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If you are unfamiliar with concepts of accessible housing, Sections 2 & 3 introduces concepts of home modifications and accessibility standards, including an overview of the types of modifications available from contractors such as ramps, grab bars, lowered shelving, etc. Persons involved in making a modification successful such as contractors and architects are also defined. Brief descriptions of design standards are included.
If you already know what type of modification you need and are ready to start the process, Section 4 will help you locate a local contractor or find a showroom.
If you need help funding or paying for a home modification or barrier removal, Section 5 contains a listing of organizations and companies that might be able to assist you.
You will find additional resources including a listing of supplementary information that is available by contacting ECNV in Section 6
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Fair Housing Act Requirements
The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) of 1988 amended Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the rental of dwellings on the basis of race, sex, religion, handicap, familial status or national origin. The FHAA also makes it unlawful for a landlord or housing provider to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in his or her rules, policies, services or practice, when these accommodations are needed to allow equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to use and enjoy housing programs or facilities. The act regulates all complexes that were ready or being made ready for occupancy after March 13, 1991. In addition to prohibited actions and reasonable accommodations, the act mandates seven technical requirements for all units on ground floors in non elevator buildings and all units in elevator buildings as follows:
- Accessible building and unit entrances on an accessible route;
- Accessible public and common use areas;
- Doors designed to be usable by persons in wheelchairs;
- Accessible routes within the unit;
- Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations;
- Reinforcements in bathroom walls for installation of grab bars;
- Kitchen and bathroom space organized so an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver within the space.
The law further protects the rights of tenants with disabilities to modify the interiors of apartment units not covered under the act, as long as they bear the expense and restore the units to their previous condition after their tenancy ends, if required.
Building codes and permits are under the jurisdiction of local governments, however, the FHAA is a Federal Law under the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Although the federal government does not review architectural plans or issue building permits, HUD will enforce regulations through what is described as a "complaint-based process". In most cases, HUD officials will act only on receipt of a complaint from a resident, a ·tester· or an advocacy group such as the Fair Housing Council. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of your disability you may contact the Fair Housing Council at (703) 273-9715 (Voice) or fhcnv@aol.com (E-mail) for assistance.
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Accessible Housing Guidelines
Accessibility requirements vary greatly along with factors such as wheelchair size, usefulness of grab bars and other criteria. ANSI/UFAS American National Standard Institute represented the first attempt at establishing standards for design including specifications for people with disabilities in 1961. ANSI was revised in 1980 to correct deficiencies in the earlier version, such as lack of specifications for housing. In 1984, the 1980 version of ANSI specifications was largely incorporated into the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). UFAS is now used for all federally funded construction, subject to the Architectural Barriers Act. The 1986 ANSI included some of the UFAS requirements. As a result, a greater uniformity exists between the two standards in stipulating access requirements in federal and private construction (HUD, 1987).
Measurements defined by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) are often used to define accessible housing units. For example, an accessible entrance must be at least 32 inches wide and there should be a minimum space of 48 inches between sets of open doors. In addition to accessible entrances, bathrooms and kitchens must have a clear turning space of 60 inches. Accessible parking spaces, according to ANSI, must be at least 8 feet wide and have a 5-foot wide access aisle next to each space. Furthermore, appropriate signage and an accessible route to the building with a firm, non-slip, continuous passageway at least 36 inches wide is required. The slope of the path and all the curb cuts must be less than 1:20 and 1:12 respectively.
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Adaptable Housing
Units which do not meet ANSI standards but which may become accessible with minor changes, are often described as "adaptable". According to the Center for Accessible Housing, a project of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, an adaptable apartment includes features that can be adjusted in a short time by unskilled labor without involving structural changes. An example would be walls in the bathroom which are reinforced to allow for later installation of grab bars. The benefit of adaptable housing is that features such as the door width, floor-space in the bathroom or kitchen, and the height of outlets and light-switches allow all tenants to live in the unit comfortably whether or not the tenant has a disability. In an adaptable unit, features which may present a barrier to a person using a wheelchair, such as under the counter cabinets, can be easily removed to allow access.
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Home Modifications
There are a variety of home modifications available to fit one·s need. Ramps may be necessary for an individual using a wheelchair to get inside a house. The ANSI specifications state that the maximum length of a 1:12 ramp should not exceed 30 feet, in other words, one foot of ramp for every inch of rise. A ramp contained inside a structure may be built differently then a ramp exposed to the weather. Handrails should be installed on the side of any ramp with a rise greater than 6 inches. To learn more about creating correct ramps, please see Part 4.
A few other examples of home modifications include grab bars in the bathtub, roll-in showers, lowered kitchen counter tops and sinks, and stair lifts.
For persons with hearing loss, examples of modifications include rewiring of electrical lines to connect to light signalers for the telephone and doorbell and other visual adaptations. For persons with visual disabilities, examples of modifications include tactile markers and contrasting materials for easier visual clearance.
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Terms
A CONTRACTOR provides materials and/or coordinates and performs the construction or modification made to an existing building. He or she does modifications and home improvements. Note: unless specified, a contractor will usually follow standard construction methods and local building codes; these may not comply with accessibility requirements. In Virginia, a contractor should be licensed, insured and bonded.
An ARCHITECT designs and supervises construction or modification of a building including structure from foundation up. He or she consults regarding variety and feasibility of options, usually for large projects, and provides construction drawings or blueprints that may be required for building permits. Registered Architect: professional, licensed architect. The national Architectural Registration Examination requires architects to possess a knowledge of accessible design standards.
An INTERIOR DESIGNER focuses on arrangement, planning, layout and decoration of interior spaces.
BONDED refers to an obligation that is made binding by a money forfeit. The amount of the bond reflects the money guarantee of the work done up to that money limit.
Each locality maintains an office which LICENSES and regulates home improvement contractors. The office may also be used by the consumer to verify a license number, complaints lodged against the contractor, etc.
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The Offices in the Tri-state Area
Virginia Board of Contractors
(804) 367-8511 (Voice)
D.C. Occupational and Professional Licensing
(202) 727-7480 (Voice)
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
(410) 230-6309 (Voice)
UNIVERSAL DESIGN addresses the need for access by creating designs usable by all people, whether or not they are disabled. This is accomplished by designing wider halls and doors, barrier-free entrances, elevated electrical outlets, lowered switches, adjustable closet rods and shelves, adjustable counters, touch switches, and other features as inherent elements in the building. This type of design makes the home usable by all family members, and recognizes that human abilities change over the life span. There are many organizations and resources available to provide further information about universal design. Many are listed in Part 6 of this FAQ.
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Local referral services maintain listings of designers, architects, and contractors. Showrooms are places where one can go to look at possible modifications that he or she is considering. Many companies provide beginning to end support such as offering designs, making suggestions, building the final product, and maintenance.
Local Referral Services
Home Connections Referral Service
10 Post Office Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1(888) POINT-ME or (301) 565-5902 (Voice)
(301) 565-5903 (FAX)
mrhome@aol.com (E-mail)
A free service that provides customers the names of up to 3 contractors; publish consumer guides on a variety of topics including senior citizens.
Home USA
1(800) HOME-USA (466-3872) (Voice)
Refers customers, based on their needs, to contractors who are licensed and insured; currently developing a list of contractors that deal specifically with disability related modifications.
Independent Home Inspection
216 East Oxford Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 836-6121 (Voice/FAX)
Refers customers to contractors, inspects customers· houses.
Abledata/NARIC
8455 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1(800) 346-2742 or (301) 588-9284 (Voice/TTY)
Comprehensive product database; provides the customer with material and information about the needed modification; can help one research on what they may need; provides information packets such as Abledata Informed Consumer·s Guide to Accessible Housing and Abledata Ramps (Fact Sheet 6).
Architecture and Barrier Free Design Program
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
1(800) 424-8200 or (202) 872-1300 (Voice)
1(800) 795-4327 or (202) 416-7622 (TTY)
(202) 331-8433 (FAX)
Provides direct technical assistance to those interested in creating more accessible and functional environments; provides current information on how to create environments that accommodate all, and technical publications on architectural accessibility and housing.
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Showrooms
Duartek, Inc.
11150 Main St., Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 352-2285 (Voice)
(703) 352-2286 (TTY)
(703) 352-2287 (FAX)
duartek@aol.com (E-Mail)
Has a showroom displaying assistive communication and listening devices and other products for deaf and hard-of-hearing customers. Also, works with builder, contractor, or Realtor to provide accessibility in audio systems and alerting systems on new and existing home purchases. Provides consultations for a fee.
EKA/Division Medical
9151 Hampton Overlook
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 499-1000 (Voice)
Provides adaptable equipment such as portable ramps, raised toilet seats, and bath benches.
Area Access
8117 Ransell Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 573-2111 (Voice)
(703) 207-0446 (FAX)
Provides modifications consisting of widening doors, installing elevators, modifying bathrooms, and building ramps. Displays and installs different types of stair lifts. Accepts private health insurance.
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Contractors
Perusa Construction
306 Philadelphia Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Contact: Brenda Mullens
(301) 585-9745 (Voice)
(301) 585-9695 (FAX)
Serves Washington, D.C. Modifies bath and kitchen. Build ramps.
Access Remodeling
10715 Rock Run Dr.
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 983-0131 (Voice)
(301) 983-9698 (FAX)
homemods@aol.com (E-mail)
Serves Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Provides complete support from product design through product construction.
Design Construction
8910 Simpson Ln.
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-0696 (Voice)
(301) 856-0697 (FAX)
Provides minimal home modifications for residential and commercial settings.
Creative Design Contractors
1490 Marshall Hall Rd.
Bryans Road, MD 20616
(301) 283-2416 (Voice)
(301) 283-2416 (FAX)
Provides interior and exterior modifications consisting of ramps, baths, kitchens, roll-in showers, s, etc.; completes accessibility surveys.
Brownsberger·s
7576 Vogel·s Way
Springfield, VA 22153
Contact: Nick Brownsberger
(703) 440-9654 (Voice)
Licensed in Virginia. Provides indoor and outdoor modifications to meet specific needs. Can assist with design.
Case Design
701 Park Ave.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(301) 229-4600 (Voice) & (301) 229-3185 (FAX)
(703) 241-2980 (Voice) & (703) 534-0207 (FAX)
case@soho.ios.com (E-mail)
www.casedesign.com (Web site)
Serves Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Provides broad range of home modifications including baths, kitchens, doors, ramps, etc.
Bielski Construction
4316 Wheeler Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 823-0649 (Voice)
(703) 823-0686 (FAX)
Provides design assistance. Builds needed modifications such as bath modifications.
RBC Builders
22648 Glenn Dr., Suite 201
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 724-9764 (Voice)
(703) 724-9765 (FAX)
Builds needed modifications under the Americans with Disabilities Act according to ADAAG.
Glickman Signature Design & Remodeling, Inc.
15746 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 670-1883 (Voice)
(301) 670-1824 (FAX)
Provides designing and building assistance under ADAAG.
Design Homes, L.C.
3500 Tilton Valley Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 620-2262 (Voice/FAX)
Provides designing and building assistance under ADAAG. Focusing presently on accessibility issues.
Access Plus-Access & Mobility Solutions
9909 Barbara Ann Ln.
Fairfax, VA 22032-1001
(703) 359-6543 (Voice)
Licensed Class A contractor since 1984; Provides variety of modifications including ramps, baths, doors, lifts.
Gentleman Door Company
P.O. Box 77
506 Dawson Tract Rd.
Yorklyn, DE 19736
(302) 239-4045 (Voice)
1(800) 525-7078
Installs automatic door and patio door openers.
PMV Construction Inc.
(703) 828-0824 (Voice)
(571) 382-8028 (Cell)
(703) 780-332 (Fax)
valdez703@earthlink.net (E-mail)
Provides home and office remodeling, pluming, electrical ect. Free Estimates. Has good experiences in providing services to people with disabilities.
The following contractors provide large-scale renovations, additions or other specialty services.
Universal Designers & Consultants
6 Grant Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-2470 (Voice)
(301) 270-8199 (FAX)
udandc@erols.com (E-Mail)
www.universaldesign.com (Web site)
Architectural firm focusing on universal design. Provides consultations for a fee. Has designed roll-in showers.
Irma Dobkin Interiors, LTD. (IDI, Ltd.)
(301) 469-4944 (Voice)
(301) 365-1998 (FAX)
Serves Washington, D.C. area. Space planning and interior design specializing in accessible and universal design and modifications.
DSM Design Concepts
5417 Galley Ct.
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 425-1328 (Voice)
(703) 425-1328 (FAX)
dsmdesign@aol.com (E-mail)
www.dsmdesign.com (Web site)
Provides design assistance, environmental access modification; encourages universal design concepts; flexible payment plans available.
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Lifts/Elevators
Bedco Mobility
6300 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21209
1(800) 825-1440 (Voice)
9210 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 585-0700 (Voice)
Displays and installs stair lifts.
SureHands
982 Pine Island Tpk.
Pine Island, NY 10969
1(800) 724-5305 (Voice)
Installs barrier free lifts.
The National Wheel-O-Vator Co.
P.O. Box 348
Roanoke, IL 61561
1(800) 551-9095 (Voice)
www.wheelovator.com (Web site)
Installs home elevators.
Adaptive Solutions/Guldman
7047 Silvermill Dr.
Tampa, FL 33635
1(800) 891-0539 (Voice)
Installs ceiling/barrier free lifts.
Mac·s Lift Gate, Inc.
2715 Seaboard La.
Long Beach, CA 90805
1(800) 795-6227 (Voice)
Installs vertical home lifts/elevators.
Barrier Free Lifts
9230 Prince William St.
Manassas, VA 20110
1(800) 582-8732 or (703) 361-6531 (Voice)
(703) 361-7861 (FAX)
Installs barrier free lifts.
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.
1780 Executive Dr., P.O. Box 84
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
1(800) 882-8183 (Voice)
www.bruno.com (Web site)
Manufactures stair lifts.
Innovative Lifts, Inc.
8338 Veterans Highway Suite 101B
Millersville, MD 21108
1(866) 325-5438 or (410) 647-5600(Voice)
(410) 647-4081 (FAX)
Mark@innovativelifts.com (Email)
www.innovativelifts.com (Web site)
Specializes in home elevators, stair lifts, and wheelchair lifts.
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Local funding resources include organizations or agencies that one may contact to help pay for home modifications and/or barrier removal. These agencies usually have an application and/or intake process and a waiting list. Other funding possibilities include private insurance and civic and fraternal organizations such as The Lion·s Club and Kiwanis Club. The following listing contains resources in Northern Virginia for home modification funding, grants or low-cost loans and is organized by jurisdiction, specifically Northern Virginia, county, and statewide.
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Northern Virginia Area
ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc. (ECNV)
Each year, ECNV has a limited pool of funds to directly provide consumers with assistive technology, durable medical equipment and minor home modifications including ramps or small barrier removal. Funding is available to eligible ECNV participants who reside in the Northern Virginia area. There is generally a waiting list for funding opportunities but applications may be completed at any time during the year. For further information about the application process, you may contact your ECNV peer counselor. If you are not currently working with a peer counselor, you may contact any ECNV staff person for information about peer counseling or other ECNV services at (703) 525-ECNV (3268) Voice, (703) 525-3553 TTY.
Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Funding for assistive technology and barrier removal including ramps and other modifications can sometimes be obtained through DRS by working with a rehabilitation counselor or by application to the Consumer Services Fund. DRS field offices in Northern Virginia are located in the following areas:
Annandale DRS Office
(703) 813-1340 (Voice/TTY)
Serves Arlington, Annandale, Falls Church, McLean and Vienna.
This office offers a weekly drop-in orientation every Monday at 9:00 a.m. for 1 hour. A DRS field representative from Annandale is also available at ECNV the first Wednesday of each month by appointment.
Fair Oaks DRS Office
(703) 359-1124 (Voice/TTY)
Serves Burke and Centreville.
Huntington DRS Office
(703) 960-3411 (Voice/TTY)
Serves Alexandria, Lorton, Mt. Vernon and Springfield.
The Huntington office schedules monthly hour-long orientations. Call for reservations.
Leesburg DRS Office
(703) 771-2530 (Voice/TTY)
Serves Herndon, Leesburg, Loudoun, Reston, and Sterling.
Manassas DRS Office
(703) 335-5550 (Voice/TTY)
Serves Manassas, Prince William County, and Woodbridge.
Fairfax City DRS Office
(703) 359-1124 (Voice)
(703) 359-1126 TTY
(703) 277-3528 FAX
Serves deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired and deaf-blind clients in Northern Virginia.
Arlington County
Arlington Housing Corporation (AHC)
2300 S. 9th Street, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 486-0626, ext.26 (Voice)
(703) 486-0653 (FAX)
arlhous@aol.com (E-mail)
AHC serves Arlington County residents offering financial aid for housing repairs and barrier removals. AHC also operates a low- interest loan program and provides technical design assistance and construction management on a low-cost fee for service basis.
RPJ Housing Development Corp.
2666 Military Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 528-5606 (Voice)
(703) 351-9754 (FAX)
Operates Christmas in April and Hearts & Hammers program. Available to Arlington and Fairfax County and Alexandria and Falls Church City residents. Provides necessary modification to an individual·s private residence. Application process; Eligibility requires either low income, disabled or elderly status.
City of Alexandria
Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
Office of Housing
2 Herbert St.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 838-4622 (Voice)
(703) 838-5056 (TTY)
(703) 838-4309 (FAX)
The Home Rehabilitation Loan Program offers low-income special 99-year loans to residents of the city of Alexandria to provide home modifications and barrier removal.
RPJ Housing Development Corp.
2666 Military Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 528-5606 (Voice)
(703) 351-9754 (FAX)
Operates Christmas in April and Hearts & Hammers program. Available to Arlington and Fairfax County and Alexandria and Falls Church City residents. Provides necessary modification to an individual·s private residence. Application process. Eligibility requires either low income, disabled or elderly status.
Fairfax County
Department of Housing and Community Development
3700 Pender Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-3662 (Voice)
(703) 246-5115 (TTY)
The Home Repair for the Elderly and Disabled Program (HREP) provides funding for minor repairs and modifications to Fairfax County residents including ramps, grab bars, door widening and other small barrier removal. Call (703) 246-5154 for detailed information and applications.
The Home Improvement Loan Program (H.I.L.T.) for Fairfax County residents provides financial aid including deferred or low-interest loans to conduct moderate to large scale home renovations and modifications. Call (703) 246-5155 for further information.
RPJ Housing Development Corp.
2666 Military Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 528-5606 (Voice)
(703) 351-9754 (FAX)
Operates Christmas in April and Hearts & Hammers program. Available to Arlington and Fairfax County and Alexandria and Falls Church City residents. Provides necessary modification to an individual·s private residence. Application process. Eligibility requires either low income, disabled or elderly status.
Falls Church
RPJ Housing Development Corp.
2666 Military Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 528-5606 (Voice)
(703) 351-9754 (FAX)
Operates Christmas in April and Hearts & Hammers program. Available to Arlington and Fairfax County and Alexandria and Falls Church City residents. Provides necessary modification to an individuals private residence. Application process. Eligibility requires either low income, disabled or elderly status.
Loudoun County
Christmas in April provides modification and renovation for Loudoun County homeowners with disabilities. Call Christmas in April at (703) 771-7186 (Voice) or Loudoun County Department of Youth and Family Services at (703) 777-0389 (Voice/TTY) for further information.
Prince William County
Housing and Community Development
(703) 792-7537 (Voice)
Provides non emergency funding for home modifications based on financial need; call to receive application and detailed information.
Project Mend-A-House
7987 Ashton Ave., Ste. 231
Manassas, VA 22110
(703) 792-7663 (Voice)
Volunteer housing repair program which assists residents of Prince William County, Manassas, & Manassas Park with repairs and/or maintenance of home. Must be either disabled, 60 or older, or have limited income.
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Virginia (State-Wide)
Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)
601 S. Belvedere St.
Richmond, VA 23220
1(800) 349-4885 (Voice)
(804) 783-6705 (TTY)
VHDA offers low-interest loans and other programs to VA homeowners for home improvement purposes including repairs and modifications.
Virginia Housing Partnership Fund
Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (VDHCD)
501 N. 2nd St.
Richmond, VA 23219
VDHCD sponsors a number of programs offering low-interest loans for rehabilitation or construction of multi-family housing serving persons with disabilities. Call (804) 371-7100 for further information. VDHCD also provides weatherization assistance and emergency home repair grants for persons with disabilities. Call (804) 371-7112 for further information.
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Northern Virginia Banks
Banks offering affordable housing programs mortgage or home improvement loans in Northern Virginia.
Bank of America Access Loans
1(800) 843-2632 (Voice)
Community Bank of Northern Virginia
107 Free Ct.
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 430-5600 (Voice)
Crestar Mortgage Corp.
7617 Little River Tpk., Ste. 110
Annandale, VA
(703) 813-4066 (Voice)
First Union National Bank Mortgage Division
1970 Chain Bridge Rd., Ste. 900
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 760-6700 (Voice)
Nationsbank
8300 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 300
McLean, VA. 22102
(703) 761-8160 (FAX)
North American Mortgage Co.
11350 Random Hills Rd., Ste. 110
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-6300 (Voice)
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Tax Deductions for Home Modifications
The cost of a permanent modification may be tax-deductible. If the modification increases the value of the property then the cost difference between the modification and property increase is figured. Possible tax-deductible modifications include outside ramps, widened doorways, and warning systems. For more information, call the IRS at 1(800) 829-3676 and order the IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
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Some of the following information may be obtained by contacting ECNV.
The Center for Universal Design
North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
Hotline 1(800) 647-6777 (Voice/TTY)
(919) 515-3082 (TTY)
(919) 515-3023 (FAX)
www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/ (Web site)
Provides comprehensive information packets on accessible housing including: Products, Housing, Standards, Universal Design (publications list & some fact sheets are available at ECNV by request).
US Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
1(800) USA-ABLE (872-2253)
The Ramp Project
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
Sells video and ramp manual.
(651) 603-2006 (FAX)
(651) 603-2001 (TTY)
(651) 646-8342 (Voice)
Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind
214 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-1481 (Voice)
Directory of Accessible Building Products
Housing Accessibility Information System
NAHB Research Center
(301) 249-4000 (Voice)
Ramps. Abledata Fact Sheet 6
NARIC
8455 Colesville Rd., # 935
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1(800) 346-2742 or
(301) 588-9284 (Voice/TTY)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Consumer Affairs
(202) 434-6030 (Voice)
The Do-able Renewable Home: Making Your Home Fit Your Needs. Salmen, J.P.S. (81991).
Adaptable Housing, (81987)
US Housing and Urban Development
Low Cost-Low Tech Home Modifications for People with Disabilities,
Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco, 8 Feb. 1996
Easy Access Housing for Easier Living
By Century 21 Real Estate Corp. & National Easter Seal Society.
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