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A very general overview of universal design as applied to your home.

May 2003:  Baby boomers are redefining retirement and leading the move to a new generation of dream towns; By Grace Lichtenstein, Elaine Robbins, and Michael Dupuis, May-June 2003

May 2003:  "You're casting about for the perfect new homestead. Perhaps because you're officially retiring the briefcase and three-piece at the end of the fiscal year—or maybe life's gotten just a bit too routine, and you want to shake things up with a fresh start in an up-and-coming city. No matter what kind of change you're looking for, use this resource-filled checklist to find the city that's the best match for you:"

September 2004:  "Voting with their feet, boomers head back to the city." By Elizabeth Pope, September & October 2004

September 2003:  "Easy-grip handles, flat thresholds, and adjustable-height vanities are just the beginning in the world's most accessible house. Its creator invited us in for an exclusive look."

"Although it sometimes may seem that everything to be said on the topic of Universal Design must surely have been said, this topic is so hot right now that I feel compelled to offer an update on current news and directions. Recently, including at this year’s International Builders’ Show, there were a number of new and notable products and product design improvements being shown...."

"Design guidelines for making bathrooms safer and more comfortable for people with age-related disabilities."