ADAPT- The Approach to Accessible and Affordable Housing Solutions for People with Disability and Aging in Place

摘要

Studies conducted by US federal and state government agencies, NGOs, and advocates for independent living attest to the need for accessible housing for people with significant disabilities and for those aging in place. According to AARP, by 2030 more than 20% of the population of the United States will be age 65 or older and 87% of adults age 65+ want to stay in their current home and community as they age. Unfortunately, staying in home to many people with mobility or physical impairment presents both logistical and financial challenges. In 2017, Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) proposed to collaborate with HUD in the development of housing solutions for people with disabilities and those seeking to age in place and was granted a 3-year project from the federal government. This paper will illustrate the team's approach to comprehensive housing solutions that are both accessible and affordable for people with disability and aging in place.