The HMinfo Research Library contains an in-depth collection of materials on home modifications and related subjects.
The Research Library does not lend books and other items. Under special circumstances, requests to use the library may be made by emailing .
A survey questionnaire was mailed to 1,145 paraquad members with a physical disability aged over 50 years. In addition, interviews were conducted with 45 older people with a physical disability. The exceptionally high response rate highlights the importance of housing and support issues for older people with a physical disability. The research confirmed that housing and support options for older people with a physical disability are extremely limited. It also identified, that the overwhelming concern for the older people with a physical disability was, securing continuous support. An underlying theme in both interviews and survey responses was the desire to stay in one's home for as long as possible.
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