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Home Modification Resources

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One of the best sources for information on arthritis-friendly design is your health-care team. These are the people who know what your physical capabilities and limitations are, and they can suggest ways to make everyday tasks easier and more comfortable. You can also find helpful information at the following Web sites.

Family Village
Hosted by the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this Web site lists resources related to universal design and home modifications for people with disabilities.

Homemods.org
This nonprofit Web site dedicates itself to home modification. Click Resources to find a comprehensive list of suppliers that sell assistive devices and an online library of information on home modification.

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