가정 개조

당연히 세상의 길이 다 평평하거나 포장되어 있지 않다. 보통 모든 건물을 지을 때 휠체어나 보조기를 사용하는 사람들을 감안하지 않는다. 하지만 미국 최대의 세대가 연장자로 향해가는 시국에다가 장애자를 위한 운동가들 덕분에 그 형세가 바뀌고 있다. 이들은 척수 손상 환자, 마비 또는 이동에 문제가 있는 모든사람들이 접근 가능한 시설들을 겸비하도록 압력을 가해 왔다.

현재 법안에 따르면 모든 도시의 학교, 교통시설, 가옥, 공공 숙박시설 및 보도가 이제 장애인들의 접속이 가능하게 건설되어야한다. 거의 모든 경우이 접속의 중요성은 집으로의 출입, 부엌에서 일할 때 그리고 화장실 이용에 있다.

가정 개조는 쉽게 열리는 문손잡이 설치, 곳곳에 배치된 손잡이, 또는 뒷문으로 연결되있는 경사로와 같이 간단할수도 있다. 넓은 문이나 특별한 싱크대 또는 엘레베이터의 설치가 필요할 수도 있다. 건축가가 설계할수 있는 한 아무것이나 가능하다.

AbledataProvides a helpful guide: Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing.

Accesibilty Equipment Manufacturers AssociationCompanies that make elevators, lifts, stairway chairlifts and similar products.

Adaptive EnvironmentsPromotes accessibility as well as universal design through education programs, technical assistance, and design advocacy so that every individual, regardless of disability or age, can participate fully in all aspects of society.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)Spotlights universal home design.

Concrete ChangeThis Atlanta based agency works to make homes accessible to all. Minimum standards include: at least one entrance with zero steps, 32-inch door passages and bathrooms on the main floor.

Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental AccessDedicated to improving the design of environments and products by making them more usable, safer and appealing to people with a wide range of abilities, throughout their life spans. IDEA provides resources and technical expertise in architecture, product design etc.

The Center for Universal DesignA national research, information, and technical assistance center at North Carolina State University that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.

InvacareInvacare Corporation manufactures and distributes home medical equipment (HME) and mobility products for people with disabilities and those requiring home health care.

The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home ModificationAssists the elderly with information of services. Features national directory of home mod resources.

National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC)NAAC maintains the ONLY national database of accessible apartments, with a registration of more than 46,000 units. It's a vital resource for the disabled community and an excellent vehicle for apartment owners and managers to effectively market their accessible apartments. Persons with disabilities in need of accessible apartments can contact NAAC by calling the toll-free number message center at (800) 421-1221 or by sending an e-mail to clearinghouse@naahq.org. There is NEVER a fee to use any of NAAC's services.

The Ramp ProjectView a detailed, step-by-step instruction manual on how to build ramps and stairs for home accessibility along with the accompanying engineering drawings.

Library Books and VideosFind resources within the PRC library catalog.

Quality of Life Grants DatabaseFind resources within the PRC Quality of Life Grants Database. Search by Zip Code, State or an Entire Category.

자유로운: 마비에 의해 영향을 받는 사람들과 그(것)들을 걱정하는 사람들을 위한 포괄적인 정보 공구. 과 스페인어 영어로. 당신의 사본을 요구하십시오. 지금 온라인 버전을 확인하세요.

Check out programs in your area on our one-of-a kind online searchable Quality of Life program database. You can search by location or topic. GO

The information provided in the Paralysis Resource Center was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number 1U59DD000338 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.