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Home modifications and the fair housing law

Technology and Disability

Author: Steinfeld, E., Levine, D.R., Shea, S.M.
Year: 1998
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

On 24 April 1996, a Special Interest Forum (SIF) was held in Washington on the topic of "Home Modifications and the Fair Housing Law". Its purpose was to promote innovation in the design of home modifications and to examine related aspects of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. The Amendments move toward making housing more accessible and usable by a diverse population, including people with disabilities. This report captures the main points raised by the presenters and elaborates on many of the issues. The SIF was organised by the Association of Safe and Accessible Products (ASAP). Funding was provided by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center), State University of New York at Buffalo, as part of a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development entitled ' Fair Housing Means Universal Design'.

Further Details

Full Title Technology and Disability
Pages 15-35
Volume 8
Accession Number October, 2011
Notes Print retained
Electronic Resource Number 10.1016/S1055-4181(98)00005-3
Research Notes Electronic copy added 29/08/2013
Keywords North Americahousing improvementlegislation compliancemodificationuniversaldesign

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