Resources Information tagged with: New York

"IDeA is dedicated to making environments and products more usable, safer and healthier in response to the needs of an increasingly diverse population." The primary goal is to produce knowledge and tools that will increase social participation of groups who have been marginalized by traditional design practices. Universal Design E-World is their new web focused endeavor."

Excellent survey, "a study of built environments' influences on activity performance." Go to: Built Environment, measuring design effectiveness.

"We are the first nonprofit, nonpartisan, international research, policy, and education organization formed to educate individuals on how to live longer and better, and advise society on how to maximize the benefits of today's age boom."

"We are the first nonprofit, nonpartisan, international research, policy, and education organization formed to educate individuals on how to live longer and better, and advise society on how to maximize the benefits of today's age boom."

For travelers and travelers with disabilities, raise awareness, remove barriers and expand travel opportunities. Many travel tips and resources at this site.

"For over 60 years, we have been an active voice in the disability community and a leading provider of outstanding programs and services for individuals with disabilities. The mission of United Spinal Association is to provide expertise, create access to resources and strengthen hope, thereby enabling people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) to fulfill their potential as active members of their communities."

Planning a trip to New York City? This site will help you find the destinations, services, reataurants, hotels, stores and more - all accessible. Watch out - NYC has its eyes on being the number one destination for travelers with disabilities.

Independent organization supporting our severely wounded and disabled soldiers returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom to rebuild their lives.

"The Disabilities Network of New York City brings people, organizations, government and industry together to find soultions to the problems faced by New Yorkers with physical, visual and hearing disabilities. We work for full inclusion of people with disabilities into the vast civic, social and economic life of New York City." Promoters of disTHIS film series.

"If you are a New Yorker, 60 and over, important areas of your life could well be enhanced by options offered through the Department for the Aging. There are choices that help toward more independence and challenges for greater productivity.  For example, you may be eligible for exemption from a rent increase; you may need a home-delivered meal or home care services; or you may seek employment that is rewarding. You may want to volunteer your services to others, join a local senior center, or participate in a Department event. Or maybe you just need solid answers to some vital questions from a reliable source. The Department for the Aging's Web site lists programs and services tailored to a variety of specific needs that many of the 1.3 million older New Yorkers may want now or in the future.If you are a New Yorker, 60 and over, important areas of your life could well be enhanced by options offered through the Department for the Aging."

"DisabilityGuide.org is the Washington, DC and New York City metro area's premiere online disability information resource, and it's FREE. Our mission is to create a user-friendly, information-packed resource targeted at helping those with disabilities find the information they need."

"If you are a New Yorker, 60 and over, important areas of your life could well be enhanced by options offered through the Department for the Aging.

There are choices that help toward more independence and challenges for greater productivity.  For example, you may be eligible for exemption from a rent increase; you may need a home-delivered meal or home care services; or you may seek employment that is rewarding.

You may want to volunteer your services to others, join a local senior center, or participate in a Department event.

Or maybe you just need solid answers to some vital questions from a reliable source.

The Department for the Aging's Web site lists programs and services tailored to a variety of specific needs that many of the 1.3 million older New Yorkers may want now or in the future."

"If you are a New Yorker, 60 and over, important areas of your life could well be enhanced by options offered through the Department for the Aging.

There are choices that help toward more independence and challenges for greater productivity.  For example, you may be eligible for exemption from a rent increase; you may need a home-delivered meal or home care services; or you may seek employment that is rewarding.

You may want to volunteer your services to others, join a local senior center, or participate in a Department event.

Or maybe you just need solid answers to some vital questions from a reliable source.

The Department for the Aging's Web site lists programs and services tailored to a variety of specific needs that many of the 1.3 million older New Yorkers may want now or in the future."