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Locate interior design-related organizations including the health, safety, welfare and accessibility guidelines for the built environment, Universal design, healthful working conditions and injury prevention, product safety, independent and assisted living.

HEALTH

American Association of Home and Services for the Aging

The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home.

American Health Care Association

AHCA is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and sub-acute care providers.

American Industrial Hygiene Association

AIHA is the premier association of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. AIHA's 12,000 members play a crucial role on the front line of worker health and safety every day.

American Society of Safety Engineers

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.

American Society for Healthcare Engineering

Mission: ASHE: Dedicated to optimizing the healthcare physical environment. Vision: To engage stakeholders in the creation of the optimum healing healthcare environment.

Candian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety CCOHS

Center for Health Design

A California industry facilitator, integrator, and accelerator of health-enhancing environments.

Healthy Child, Healthy World

Healthy Child Healthy World is dedicated to protecting the health and well being of children from harmful environmental exposures. We educate parents, support protective policies, and engage communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy environments where children and families can flourish.

Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

JCAHO evaluates and accredits over 18,000 U.S. health care organizations.

Institute for Business and Home Safety

An initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.

National Center for Creative Aging NEW

The NCCA is dedicated to fostering an understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and the quality of life of older people. Creative expression is important for older people of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds, regardless of economic status, age, or level of physical, emotional, or cognitive functioning.

National Safety Council

NSC, dedicated to protecting life and promoting health, was ffounded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953. Members include over 48,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals.

National Sleep Foundation

The mission of NSF is to alert the public, healthcare providers, and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate sleep.

U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission

Charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

Window Coverings Safety Council

WCSC is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings.

The World Chlorine Council

WWC was formed in order to respond more effectively to global concerns and issues surrounding chlorine chemistry.
ACCESSIBILITY

AARP Universal Design: Home Modification Devices

Accessibility for the Disabled: A Design Manual for a Barrier-Free Environment
United Nations

A Checklist for Environmental Safety and Access
American Foundation for the Blind

A Home for All Ages Exhibit
Iowa State University

Americans with Disabilities Act
US Department of Justice

ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

Adaptive Environments

AE promotes accessibility, universal design through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy.

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

The board serves the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.

Centre for Accessible Environments

A charitable organization for the information and training of accessibility in the built environment for disabled people in the United Kingdom.

Center for Independent Living

CIL is a national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society.

Center for Universal Design

CUD, a national research center, evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible/universal design in residential, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products through design innovation, research, education and assistance. 

Creating Accessible Homes

PDF Document - Cooperative Extension Service, Kansas State University

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity - HUD

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification

The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification is a university-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promote aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.

Shephard Center - The Atlanta Accessibility Guide

Shepherd Center is one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. We specialize in the treatment of people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions

U.S Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act  - ADA

Universal Design Education Online

Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, University of Buffalo, The State University of New York

Universal Design, Principles & Guidelines
Trace Center, University of Wisconsin

 

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