Resources

PDF Documents - Downloads

( Requires ADOBE ACROBAT)

- VisitAbility Resource Book

- PHFA Presentation

- Visitability Builder's Flyer

- Visitability Flyer (General)

Design Drawings

- Foundation Modifications for No-Step Entry

- Front Elevation Cutaway View for No-Step Entry

- Front Elevation Cutaway View for No-Step Landing

- No-Step Cutaway View: Porch elevation

- No-Step Landing Cross-section

- No-Step Entry Details, Block Foundation, 3 views

- No-Step Entry Details, Poured Foundation, 3 views

- No-Step Entry Floor Framing Connection Details, 2 views

- No-Step Entry Porch/Landing Connection Details, 2 views

- No-Step Garage Entry Detail, 3 views

- No-Step Garage framing details

- No-Step Garage Cross-Section Floor connections, 2 views

- Exterior Garage Wall Detail

- Knee Wall Detail

Home Accessibility Resources

USC Home Modification Action Project
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing
And Home Modifications
Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
University of Southern California
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
213-740-1364
Email: Homemods@usc.edu
Research, education, technical assistance and information on accessible housing.

Bartlett Independent Living Lab
Dr. Joe Weber
Oklahoma State University
139 CHES
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-7511
Visit an accessible home: The Bartlett home at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater has been remodeled to show how an existing home can be modified to meet the needs of individuals with varying disabilities. The home demonstrates both accessible and adaptable features. Structural features and adaptive equipment include, but are not limited to,

Ramps and curb cuts
Environmental control systems
Roll-in showers
Motorized window treatments
Adjustable height work centers
Accessible bathrooms and kitchen

The house is located at 618 N. Monroe. Tours of the Bartlett home must be scheduled in advance by calling Dr. Joe Weber or Melba Knight at the number above.

National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC)
201 N. Union St.,#200
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-421-1221 Toll Free Hotline
703-518-6191 Fax
Website: http://www.forrent.com/naac/

National database of accessible apartments, with over 46,000 units listed. There is no charge to list apartments or to use the service. The NAAC is a public service program of The National Apartment Association, The National Multi Housing Council, American Computer Software, The Fannie Mae Foundation and For Rent Magazine.

To use the service call NAAC's toll-free number message center or email: clearinghouse@naahq.org. Requests should state what special access features are needed, plus city and state of interest. Be sure to include your name, phone and other contact information. Staff search the database and reply to requests.

Wheelchair Accessible Home Clearinghouse
Website: http://www.waccess.org/
A site where sellers can list accessible homes and prospective buyers can search for accessible properties. Offers a list of realtors who specialize in selling accessible homes.

The Center for Universal Design
NC State University
School of Design
Box 8613
219 Oberlin Road (delivery address)
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
919-515-3082 Voice and TTY
919-515-3023 Fax
800-647-6777 InfoLine
Email: cud@ncsu.edu
Website: http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/
A national research, information and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops and promotes universal design in housing, public facilities and commercial products. Publications include:

InfoPack on Accessible Housing Design and Modifications
Infopack on Products and Assistive Technology
Accessible Housing Design and Modifications for Older People

ABLEDATA Informed Consumers' Guide to Accessible Housing
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
800-227-0216
Website: http://www.abledata.com

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
4900 Seminary Road, Suite 320
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
703-575-1100
703-575-1121 Fax
Website: http://www.nari.org/

Central Oklahoma NARI
P.O. Box 82957
Oklahoma City, OK 73148
405-528-6274
Maintains listing of association members who do remodeling work.

NARI of Eastern Oklahoma
3509 E. 11^th Street
Tulsa, OK 74112
918-834-2332
Referral to home repair and remodeling contractors.

ADA Accessible Home Plans
United Design Associates
800-700-8321
Website: http://www.buildingbasics.com/accessible_plans.html
Offers alternate accessible plan versions of many of its home plans.

Prestige Manufactured Homes, Inc.
4645 Crater Lake Highway
Medford, OR 97504
541-734-4663
Website: http://www.southernoregonmall.com/Prestige/homes.htm
Advertises wheelchair accessible manufactured homes available.

Cardinal Homes
P.O. Box 10
Wylliesburg, VA 23976
804-735-8111
Modular homes include the Better Living Series, with six models that incorporate universal design and accessibility features. The series also includes a flexible suite that can be added to other plans. East coast sales area (current).

Turtle Homes
3014 Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
800-383-1345
785-272-5535
Website: http://www.turtlehomes.com
Provides an accessible home that incorporates a ceiling track lift system that extends throughout the home. A roll-in shower and other accessibility features are included.

Universal Design
Home Modification Devices
From American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Website: http://www.aarp.org/universalhome/
Online listing of products to improve home accessibility.

Trace Research and Development Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
5901 Research Park Boulevard
Madison, WI 53719-1252
608-262-6966
608-263-5408 TTY
608-262-8848 Fax
Email: web@trace.wisc.edu
Website: http://trace.wisc.edu/
Universal design research and education.

Concrete Change
600 Dancing Fox Road
Decatur, GA 30032
Email: ConcreteChange@mindspring.com
Website: http://concretechange.home.mindspring.com/index.htm
An international effort to make all homes visitable. Web site includes laws and ordinances passed by cities and states to require basic access features in new homes so that people with disabilities can enter and visit homes of their friends and relatives. Lists construction guidelines for visitable homes.

Publications on Accessible Home Design and Products

High-Access Home:
Design and Decoration for Barrier-Free Living
By Charles A. Riley II
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.
Available in book stores or by calling 800-52-BOOKS

Paraplegia News (PN)
888-888-2201
602-224-0500, ext. 19
602-224-0507 Fax
Website: http://www.pn-magazine.com/pn/default.htm
A publication of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Browse PN's article index online to find and read features on accessible homes, environmental controls manufacturers, home access products, etc.

Housing Modification Information
Send questions and tips to:
Architecture Department
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 Eighteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
800-424-8200
202-872-1300

AMBUCS AmBility Program and Ramp Building Guide
Website: http://ambucs.com/Aramp.html

Universal Design Online
Website: http://www.universaldesignonline.com
Universal Designed 'Smart' Homes for the 21st Century