What is the Anderson Center for Accessible Living?
There is a great need for accessible housing: Per the 2010 U.S. Census, 13% of Americans have a mobility disability and the 13% of Americans are over the age of 65. These numbers will increase as baby boomers get older. And yet, the majority of housing stock is inaccessible to people with mobility disabilities. People with disabilities and seniors need knowledge, advocates, and builders to help ensure that appropriate housing is available.
The Anderson Center for Accessible Living allows us to provide this much-needed training and information on accessible housing. We will be launching new activities for several groups: people with disabilities and seniors, families and caregivers, and social service and housing professionals.
Anderson Center Goals include:
- Increase knowledge of accessible housing
- Increase access to accessibility information
- Increase awareness of barriers to accessibility and other accessibility issues
Current activities:
- Download our accessibility shopping lists
- Development of comprehensive accessibility Web site
- Seminars and presentations
- Tours of and open houses at our Demonstration Unit
- Development of comprehensive accessibility Web site
Activities conducted in 2015 include:
- Accessibility information and demonstration booth at the Great Big Home and Garden Show
- Participation in the Cleveland celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Seminars for seniors and real estate agents
The Anderson Center for Accessible Living is named after advocate Frank Anderson. Click here to learn why.
For more information on the Anderson Center, please contact Assistant Executive Director Beth Glas at 216.231.0990 or info@mahohio.org. Sign-up for our e-newsletter to get Anderson Center updates!
