Increasing Home Access: Designing for Visitability

Article Publication Date:

8/12/2008

Summary:

Visitability is a movement that seeks to eliminate certain barriers to aging independently by promoting accessible home design. The authors examine different types of visitability initiatives, challenges to implementation, and opportunities for further acceptance. The design parameters needed for visitability include a zero-step entrance, wide doorways, and at least one half bathroom on the main floor.

Article Author:

Maisel, Jordana L.; Smith, Eleanor; Steinfeld, Edward

Topics:

Accessibility; Housing

Types/Tools:

Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers; Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Physical Disabilities

Sources:

AARP Public Policy Institute

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A