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AARP offers a number of valuable publications that address housing and mobility issues of interest to our members. Subjects range from universal design--that is, principles for making homes safe and comfortable for occupants of all ages and physical abilities--to the best options for getting around safely using public transportation or your own car.

 

Review the list below and place a check next to the titles you'd like to have. Enter name and address information in the fields provided. You will receive the publications you've ordered in two to four weeks. All publications are free.

Steps to Making Your Home and Community Safer and Better (D19137)
An AARP core publication on livable communities that includes information on home modification, universal design, transportation options within the community, and the AARP Driver Safety Program.

The AARP Home Fit Guide (D18959)
Helps homeowners and renters keep their home in top form for comfort, safety, and livability. Covered topics include home livability, safety, maintenance, energy conservation tips, universal design features that can help you age in place, how to hire a contractor and much more.
Taking Steps to Prevent Falling Head Over Heels (D18781)
Includes steps to take to eliminate or fix potential hazards in and around the home that could lead to a fall.
Your Home and Community: Are They Ready for You? (D18566)
Features an easy to use consumer evaluation guide that will help you rate your home and community for livability as you grow older.
Your Home/Your Rights: How the Fair Housing Acts Helps Persons with Disabilities (D18810) Provides information and resources on the Fair Housing Act including what it is and who it covers.
No-Cost/Low-Cost Home Improvements for a More Comfortable, Safer, and Easy-to-Live-In Home (D19225)
Includes lists of free and low cost improvements you can make to your home to increase its comfort, safety, and livability.
Mejoras Hogareñas Sin Costo O A Bajo Costo, Para Hacer Su Vivienda Más Cómoda, Segura Y Habitable (D19231)
A Spanish translation of No-Cost/Low-Cost Home Improvements for a More Comfortable, Safer, and Easy-to-Live-In Home (see above).
The Getting Around Guide: An AARP Guide to Walking, Bicycling and Public Transportation (D19294) Helps consumers take advantage of options for getting around without a car. It includes the benefits of using options; how to find options and use them; and how to advocate for change. La Guía Para Usar Otros Medios de Transporte (D19393) A Spanish translation of the Getting Around Guide (see above).

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