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| Language: | en |
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2008
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ813058 |
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- Collection Development "Universal Design": Design for Everyone Felix, Lisa Housing Needs Baby Boomers Accessibility (for Disabled) Disabilities Barriers Building Design Aging (Individuals) Older Adults Library Materials As the first wave of baby boomers hit their "golden years," there is a growing demand for housing that meets their changing physical needs. The older and disabled population face a lot of physical challenges in a traditional home. Before homeowners can modify their houses, they must first understand the key design terminology involved. "Handicapped accessible," "barrier free," and "universal design" are often used interchangeably but are really very different. Knowing the distinctions is key to determining one's housing needs and clearly communicating with architects, contractors, and local housing authorities. This article presents a list of books and resources about universal design. (Contains 11 resources and 10 online resources.)