Access North
Access North is a part of The Ramp Project, which provides ramps for people with disabilities on a sliding fee scale. Many times this project makes the difference between an individual coming home or living in an institution. The ramps are modular, made of wood, require no footings, and can be temporary or more permanent. Ramps are […]
Colleen Starkloff
Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Starkloff Disability Institute Colleen Starkloff is a career advocate for people with disabilities. She is an expert on issues related to independent living; Universal Design, the history of disability issues, disability employment and public policy related to the disability community. As a Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Starkloff Disability Institute, […]
NORCs – A New Aging In Place Solution
A new alternative to current senior living has emerged in cities across the United States, including the major metropolitain area New York City. Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, or “NORCs,” is a concept that fosters aging in place for older populations. Some 22% of those living in the Upper West Side – folks who settled into […]
Aging In Place Center Uses Xbox Technology To Keep Seniors Safe
Some residents at the TigerPlace Aging-in-Place residences in Columbia, Missouri are taking part in a scientific experiment being conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, who are using video game technology to monitor the residents’ health. The living quarters of sixty-five residents have been outfitted with motion detection sensors over each doorway, high-tech sensors […]
Designing Technology for Older Adults
The Monitor has a wonderful interview with Wendy Rogers, PhD, director of the Human Factors and Aging Laboratory at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, describing how she understands the process of designing and developing technology for older adults. Rogers talks about the labratory’s “Aware Home,” a house-like environment where they can test out new technologies, like […]