Community
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (opens in a new tab)
Connects older adults and caregivers across the region with local services and support.
Resources
Trusted organizations and references on Universal Design, home modification, and fall prevention — across the SunCoast and beyond. Each link opens an outside resource.
Community
Friendship Centers (opens in a new tab)
SunCoast nonprofit supporting healthy, connected, independent aging.
Community
Suncoast Center for Independent Living (opens in a new tab)
Resources and advocacy that help people with disabilities live independently.
Home Modification
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (opens in a new tab)
Local building-industry association and a partner in age-friendly construction.
Community
REALTOR Association of Sarasota and Manatee (opens in a new tab)
Local Realtors, including agents versed in accessible and aging-in-place housing.
Home Modification
National Association of Home Builders — Aging-in-Place (opens in a new tab)
Find Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) and remodeling guidance.
Universal Design
Universal Design Living Laboratory (opens in a new tab)
A real, award-winning home demonstrating Universal Design throughout.
Education
Institute for Human Centered Design (opens in a new tab)
Education and expertise on Universal Design and inclusive environments.
Education
Whole Building Design Guide — Beyond Accessibility (opens in a new tab)
In-depth reference on Universal Design in the built environment.
Community
Age-Friendly Sarasota (opens in a new tab)
A countywide initiative making Sarasota a great place to live for people of all ages.
Universal Design
The 7 Principles of Universal Design (opens in a new tab)
The foundational framework behind Universal Design — clear, well-illustrated, and a great first read.
Home Modification
AARP — Livable Communities & HomeFit (opens in a new tab)
Practical guides for making a home safer and easier to live in as needs change.