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Technical report : home modifications and the Fair Housing Law

Author: Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (Buffalo, New York)
Year: 1996
Type: Web Page

Abstract:

The purpose of this technical report 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 building professionals and consumers in issues and details of accesible modifications. Recommendations provided comply with CABO/ANSI A117.1 and ADAAG.

URL: http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea/Publications/Articles%20and%20Publications%20-%20see%20alex%20with%20questions/homods.pdf

Further Details

Author Address Univeristy of New York at Buffalo
Volume 2004
Issue 7 July
Publish Location Buffalo, N.Y.
Publisher IDEA, State University of New York at Buffalo
Accession Number August, 2010
Research Notes Electronic copy added 02/09/2013
Keywords North Americamodificationhousing improvementdesignmobilitylegislation compliance

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