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3.3. Organizations Offering Housing Modification Information
Housing Modification Resources:
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Home Modifications
AEMA is an association of persons and entities with an interest in the Private Residence Elevator and Accessibility Equipment. industry.
Populas Furniture
2720 West Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (800)957-2720
Email: customerservice@populasfurniture.com
Produces furnishing and accessories for universal design - ergonomic office furniture, accessible kitchen appliances (height adjustable), and healthcare furniture.
Available for purchase by mail from the Paralyzed Veterans of America distribution center, $16.99 plus S&H. For details, follow this link and scroll down the page.
A family business specializing in senior living and accessible home modifications for those who are physically challenged for almost 20 years. We have two locations - one in Mass and one in Maine, so our coverage area includes from Worcester County, MA, to the North Shore and Boston, MA; as well as Southern Maine to Cumberland County, Maine. Renovations include wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, specialized grab bars, accessible bathrooms with roll-in showers or walk in tubs, as well as accessible kitchens. Showroom now open in Kittery, Maine.
A streaming video from the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System SCI Forum Presentations about home adaptations and modifications after SCI (June 2007).
A complete line of Luxurious bathing units for people of all abilities.
723 Garber Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 342-6823
Lifeaway mobility
Lifeway Mobility is an accessibility solutions company providing home modifications to improve your safety, independence, and quality of life. During a free in-home or virtual consultation, we can help you make an informed decision that meets your mobility needs.
Phone: (888) 714-1930
44 Amsler Ave.
Shippenville, PA 16254
Phone: (800)576-9228
Information from the home remodeling show, Hometime © , includes building and remodeling for accessibility, building ramps, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens for accessibility , building a new additional resources and manufacturers.
Tips for designing and customizing your kitchen for accessibility. Includes lists of contractors, builders, and home products.
Operated by: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
University of Southern California
3715 McClintock Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
213-740-1364, 213-740-7069 FAX, or Email:homemods@usc.edu
This organization provides resources and information on home modification, including converting or adapting the environment to make tasks easier, reduce accidents, and support independent living. They also conduct research and training.
41 Lowell Road
Unit 314
Pepperell, Massachusetts 01463
Phone: (978) 272-1800
Fax: (978) 957-8366
Email: info@qtiusa.com
Quartet Technology, Inc has 20 years of experience in the development and sale of environmental control units (ECU's). The company is guided by the personal vision that inspired and continues to inspire its founder: that of restoring self-esteem and dignity to people with disabilities.
By: Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
1600 University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104-3825
651-603-2029 or Email MCIL2@aol.com
Date: 1999
- This new video illustrates the design and construction techniques that are in the "How to Build Wheelchair Ramps for Homes" manual. Great for project leaders and construction volunteers.
- Cost: $20
Visitability
This web site provides information on how to make all homes "visitable". It offers ideas for constructing homes without barriers in ways that are inexpensive and easy. It includes construction guidelines, costs and resources.
Visitability Article
By:Mike Ervin
A story from New Mobility magazine (August, 1997) that presents the changes that the Group, Concrete Changes, organized by Eleanor Smith has made in Atlanta to make new homes "visitable". Minor construction changes can make a home have "visitability" - allowing access for everyone who uses a chair to visit and probably live there.
