National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification

Updated: 1:38 p.m. PST March 14, 2007

USC Davis School Researchers Present at the Nation’s Largest Convention on Aging

Experts from the USC Davis School and its research component, the USC Andrus Gerontology Center, made a strong showing at the 2007 American Society on Aging (ASA) and National Council on Aging (NCOA) joint conference held March 7 through 10th in Chicago. Themed Let’s Rethink Aging, the convention, which brought together the nation’s two largest associations on elder issues, is widely considered the most dynamic educational conference in North America for aging professionals. Full Story

Universal Design Demonstration House Winner of Two Awards

The Prince William County Universal Design Demonstration House was the receipent of two awards. Build by Centex Builders of Bristow, VA, the house was open for five months in 2007. The primary use of the house was to educate consumers and housing professionals about the benefits of universal design features for all, no matter ability or age.

Vaco Award Release (.doc)
CHOICE Award Release (.doc)

NCOA Chooses 10 Programs and Practices

The National Council on Aging searched nationwide to chose 10 programs that help reduce the risk of falls. Full Story

Other stories in the news...

• A Step Forward For Fall Prevention
• Elegant remodels allow 'aging in place'

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Executive Certificate Program In Home Modifications
Interested in home modifications but no time to attend seminars? The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification once again offers its popular online series starting in Winter 2007. Take one course or all four right from the comfort of your computer! CEU’s may be available for your profession. To learn more, click here or contact Julie Overton. Online registration available. We look forward to seeing you in the "classroom!"
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From the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification, a project supported
by The Archstone Foundation and The California Endowment.
Headquartered at the University of Southern California's Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191.

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