KitchenBathDesign.com Web Directory

AARP; mission: to enhance the quality of life for all as we age. Leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and older through information.

Information on access solutions, facilities and equipment that can be used by designers, developers and service providers to enhance independence for people with disabilities. Includes service delivery and building provisions to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act. (United Kingdom)

A non-profit, unincorporated association, formed in 1990 to meet the special needs of those involved with accessibility equipment, including the design, installation and maintenance of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used primarily to provide access and/or egress for physically challenged persons in public and residential environments.

ADA regulations, ADA design standards; Federal Government web site with links to agencies -

Information and checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.

Recommended appliances for remodeling a home to make it accessible for the physically limited.

University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning institute which conducts research, education and design projects on universal design and environmental access. Programs, publications, software, and related links provided.

National research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.

Information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. A registered United Kingdom charity.

An international effort to make all homes ‘visitable.’ Provides detailed construction guidelines and cost estimates for barrier-free design in new homes.

Products, technical information, government agencies, and other resources which can assist in designing the right environment for people with disabilities.

A comprehensive site of US federal programs for families dealing with disabilities. Includes a section specifically related to

- Information and resources on home modification and universal design.

Information and resources on home modification and universal design

Universal design special interest section.

Rules for ADA signs, tactile and Braille, visual, pictograms and Symbols of Accessibility. Verbal descriptions of graphic concepts. Explanation of typefaces and typography terms.

Examines what accessible housing is, discusses the types of products available to achieve accessibility, and offers resources to assist in this endeavor.

International organization has brought together a vast storehouse of disability information. The scope of this site is international.

Reasons why Universal Design is important, Principles of Universal Design, and case examples of how Universal Design is improving the usability of products and workplaces for people of all ages and abilities.

Mary Jo Peterson, Inc.’s (MJP’s) award winning design team provides unique and specialized kitchen, bath, and universal design solutions for builders

National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.

Provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility; conducts, promotes, and facilitates research on issues essential to accessibility; and conducts education programs at the Center and throughout the United States.

Growing old at home requires wide variety of support services

NKBA has constructed a set of guidelines to ensure the highest level of safety and functionality in your new room. These guidelines are designed as a reference for you and your kitchen or bath professional. They are not intended to be used in place of a designer, but rather to help you work out the specifics of your vision. The NKBA guidelines are intended for informational use, and are not designed to be used instead of a kitchen or bath designer.