The status quo of our housing and communities is largely “dis-abling,” yet other options are limited as is consumer demand.
Built environment professionals should design housing and communities to enable people of all ages and abilities to function at their highest levels, and drive consumer demand by demonstrating innovations that advance this goal.
Virtual Dialogue 1: Enable By Design & Drive Informed Demand September 24, 2020Featured Speakers:
This AARP Thinking Policy blog by Stephanie Firestone addresses the issues discussed with experts during the first two Equity by Design dialogues: Enable By Design and Drive Informed Demand and Allieviate Disparities
The 2020 World Alzheimer Report from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) includes 84 case studies from 27 countries, looked at design in home/domestic settings, day and residential care, hospitals and public buildings and spaces. The report covered design principles, pioneers and innovators, cultural context, a perspective from low- and middle- income countries.
Founded by Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD and her husband, Mark Leder. The UDLL is located in Columbus, OH.
This list is a reviewed collection of articles, books, web resources, and videos prepared by the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library staff.
A research study on the use of lighting to minimize environmental press for persons with dementia and increase their independence and level of functioning.
Breakdown of the costs of retrofitting versus building new housing.
The Universal Design Certified Professional Program addresses the key concepts of Universal Design as applied to residential remodeling.
The concepts discussed in this course will enable industry professionals to produce marketable projects that support clients' changing needs over their lifetime.
Software that uses urban design data and predictive analytics to help citymakers create livable, equitable, and sustainable places quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The book provides real-world examples of both place-based and people-based strategies that are being used successfully to provide more equitable outcomes.
In Palaces for the People, Klinenberg shows how “social infrastructure” is helping to solve some of our most pressing societal challenges.
For more information about AARP's Equity by Design work, contact: Stephanie K. Firestone, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor for Health and Age-Friendly Communites, AARP International.