As part of its mission, the National Housing Conference’s research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, has created a Housing Policy Toolkit in collaboration with AARP called, “Meet the Housing Needs of Older Adults Toolkit” This toolkit is divided into three sections: (1) how to Provide accessible, safe and affordable homes, (2) how to Improve access to social services and transportation options, and (3) how to Support housing models geared to older adults. 

In addition, a webinar introduction to the toolkit was presented during Housing Solutions Week 2010. The toolkit serves as a both a guide for local organizations, and as an advocacy tool for creating housing opportunities and designs that are beneficial to individuals of all ages.

The National Housing Conference (NHC) has been an advocate for safe and affordable housing for all since its founding in 1931.  It has gained the stature of spokesperson for housing through active engagement of its member organizations in nonpartisan promotion for successful housing policy solutions at the local, state and national levels.  The Center for Housing Policy, its research affiliate, serves to broaden the understanding of what constitutes the nation’s housing challenges and to analyze the efficacy of policies and programs that have been developed do address these issues.

For more information visit: http://www.housingpolicy.org/toolbox/older_adults.html

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Michele Anapol, Director of Communications
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