Report explores creating livable communities for adults with disabilities

A new report from the National Council on Disability describes how communities can improve the quality of life for adults with disabilities, as well as for the growing population of seniors who may develop disabilities later in life.

The report is organized around six key goals: 1) providing affordable, appropriate, accessible housing; 2) ensuring accessible, affordable, reliable, safe transportation; 3) adjusting the physical environment for inclusiveness and accessibility; 4) providing work, volunteer, and education opportunities; 5) ensuring access to key health and support services; and 6) encouraging participation in civic, cultural, social, and recreational activities.

A number of model programs in the South are highlighted, including Georgia’s EasyLiving Home Program, Nashville’s Comprehensive Sidewalks Program, and the JAUNT Regional Public Transit Agency of Central Virginia. Access Livable Communities for Adults with Disabilities at http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2004/pdf/livablecommunities.pdf.