These Visitability links are resources for this important idea. The movement to pass visitability laws, ordinances, regulations and policies has always been led my grass roots groups. Their success shows on many levels. Governments at all levels; nationally in Great Britain, the state of Texas, numerous cities and local bodies like zoning commissions.
Organizations supporting and providing information on Visitability are providing a valuable service. To read more about visitability and see a video showing some wonderful examples of visitability see the Access Ape Visitability Article.
[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”AARP Public Policy Institute” opened=”closed”]AARP Public Policy Institute Report – Increasing Home Access: Designing for Visitability
A comprehensive 34 page PDF document which includes Reference section, Appendix A Existing Visitability Initiatives table and Appendix B 74 pages of case studies
Or a 2 page PDF In Brief summary.
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[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)” opened=”closed”]http://idea.ap.buffalo.edu/projects/visitability/
The Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Buffalo visitability page. IDEA produced two reports on visitability. The 10 page and 48 page reports are available as PDF downloads. The AARP report link is included too.
State and Local Visitability laws in two Microsoft Excel files are available. The 2014 content varies and needs updating with new laws passed since this date.
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[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Visitability” opened=”closed”]- News, stats and information about Visitability.
- Promoting the knowledge of the standards that make a home visitable.
- Advocating for accepting the concept as an ordinance, a zoning standard or a law.
- Expanding the number of visitable homes being built or modified.
http://visitablehousingcanada.com/
VisitAble Housing Canada is an initiative of the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies
The concept of VisitAbility has been discussed in the United States since the 1980s. There is still more work to be done to make it a reality.
Our project is determined to promote VisitAbility by highlighting promising policies and best practices. We are encouraging the development of strategies to promote VisitAbility. Our work showcases the positive aspects of VisitAbility, including active living, social inclusion and sustainability.
Throughout the project, we see changes within each community where we work. VisitAbility is catching on as an inclusive concept as we move forward in creating more inclusive communities.
Make a strong statement on inclusion by creating the accessibility that invites all of your family and friends into your home?
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[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Visitability, A Pathway Home” opened=”closed”]The website of Visitable Montana, a program of Summit Independent Living, includes:
- A wonderful video presented on this page,
- A picture gallery of an assortment of homes highlighting accessibility features
- Visitability FAQ sheets for individuals, for builders and additional publications
