Visit-ability and Universal Design

Visit-ability is a design approach for integrating basic accessibility features into all newly built single family housing including town houses.  While not enforceable as code, it is something a person with a disability or a Senior Center should consider.

• The NC State University Center for Universal Design
  
  
• Visit-ability Brochure (PDF)
  
  
• RERC on Universal Design at Buffalo Design Guide -- Visit-ability An Approach to Universal Design in Housing (PDF)

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the ADA Coordinator at rcalkins@co.ba.md.us
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Revised June 10, 2005