Directory - Glickman Design Build

Where to start when considering a home remodel project. Tips
from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=715

Find a Certified Senior Advisor (Society of Certified Senior Advisors) http://www.csa.us/CSAVerifier.aspx

Find an Elder Law Attorney (NAELA) Click here

How to find a doctor for Multiple Sclerosis http://ms.about.com/od/newlydiagnosed/a/neurologist.htm

National Organizations

AARP’s Home Improvement website section http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/home-improvement/

About Rheumatoid Arthritis http://www.ra.com/joint-damage.aspx

Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America http://www.alzfdn.org/EducationandCare/strategiesforsuccess.html

Arthritis Foundation’s National Action Plan http://www.arthritis.org/naap.php

National Spinal Cord Injury Association http://www.spinalcord.org/

NIH’s National Institute on Agency http://www.nia.nih.gov/

National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx

United Cerebral Palsy http://www.ucp.org/

Additional Resources

Accessible Insights Blog http://accessibleinsights.info/blog/

Autism Smiles provides a variety of resources for families with autistic children http://autismsmilesllc.org/

BeClose Senior Safety-BeClose is an innovative aging in place technology that helps residents, families and caregivers stay in touch

Better Living Design – Better Living Design is a sensible design approach to improve how homes are designed, built and remodeled in America. The BLD Institute has been created to promote, educate and encourage wide adoption of this new program.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s Paralysis
Resource Center Click here

Equipment Connections for Children www.equipmentconnectionsforchildren.org

iDapt Planner-Allows you to plan and assess disabled adaptations. www.idapt-planning.co.uk

Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MTAP) http://www.mdtap.org
MTAP, in a cooperative effort with the Maryland Department of Rehabilitative
Services (DORS), has produced the Maryland Home Modifications Directory. The
Directory contains resources in Maryland for making a home accessible to
persons with disabilities.

Types of Doctors who Treat Spinal Conditions http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-specialists.htm

The Special Needs Alliance – Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals with Special Needs http://www.specialneedsalliance.org/resources

Academy of Special Needs Planners – Resource for Special Needs Planning http://www.specialneedsanswers.com/

Stacy Zoern, CEO of Community Cars- Creating Cars for People in Wheelchairs

Universal Design- UniversalDesign.com is dedicated to advancing the field of Universal Design by playing an active role in supporting education and research in the field.

VIRGINIA STATE – The Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority: Offers low interest loans for a variety of special equipment to eligible applicants. The interest rate is normally well below normal market rates, and loans are available with no down payment and longer terms which reduces monthly payments. These low interest loans are made through our financial partner (SunTrust), are guaranteed through our financial partner, or are direct loans made by the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority. Remember that all income levels can apply. http://www.atlfa.org/whatwedo.htm