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A back view of a man in a brown/gray checked coat and a light gray watch cap entering an open door. To either side of the door are wispy shrubs, green against the white walls.His gloved right hand is on the door. He has an orange crossbody bag over his left shoulder. The room ahead of him, inside the house, has orange walls or the light gives an orangey glow.

Developing Housing that Welcomes People With Developmental Disabilities

July 25, 2023 | Brandon Duong

Not everyone with intellectual and developmental disabilities needs to live in a highly structured group home. There are ways to make integrated, independent living work.

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An artist's rendering of a bungalow-style two-family home in white and blue with yellow doors. At left, a winding ramp leads to one door; at right, conventional steps lead to the entrance of the other residence.
Disability

The [Un]Affordability of Accessibility: The Challenge of Retrofitting American Homes

June 22, 2023 | Cinnamon Janzer

Home modifications vary greatly in form and cost, a challenge for disabled residents whose homes aren’t accessible to them.

Community Development Field

Staying Ahead of the Age Wave

May 30, 2015 | Keli A. Tianga

Groups working with older adults, including many community developers, are crafting a range of creative interventions, from home modifications to service-enriched housing models, to allow seniors to age in place. Will it be enough?