Accessibility Assessment Tools for Communities

A Blueprint for Action Developing Livable Communities for all Ages

This American guide provides local leaders with tools to create livable communities for people of all ages. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: accessible community, aging, barrier free design, local leadership

Access4all

Find out about newly developed accessibility checklists for the built environment. Read More ...

This Housing Board is intended for the purpose of buying, selling, renting or trading housing properties that have accessible design features. It is a free service for housing seekers and those who have accessible housing for rent/sale/trade alike. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: accessible accommodation, accessible house listings, accessible house sales, accessible housing, accessible rent

Age Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

This guide looks at the barriers faced by seniors in small communities and how to overcome them, focussing on better planning and design. Read More ...

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Age-friendly and Disability-friendly Official Community Plans

Find out what other cities include in the Official Community Plans related to disability issues. Read More ...

Guide to Age Friendly Cities – World Health Organization

The purpose of this World Health Organizations guide is to help cities become more age-friendly, by offering practical suggestions on evaluating current infrastructure and improving it. Read More ...

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How to make public spaces accessible

Find out how you can make public spaces more accessible. Read More ...

Livable Communities Evaluation Guide

This guide from the American Association of Retired Persons offers practical ways of evaluating communities based on how livable they are. Read More ...

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Measuring Up the North – Final Report

This report outlines the highly successful project to assist nearly 40 communities to become more livable for all. Read More ...

Browse resources by keyword: accessibility, barrier free design, inclusion, measuring up

Measuring Up Vernon – Final Report

This report identifies many ways to remove barriers and improve the life of people with disabilities, and is applicable in many communities. Read More ...

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