Sarasota County Sustainability

Universal Design and Visitability
The design of a house directly impacts the ability of residents to live at home comfortably and safely. A good design can make it possible for residents to stay at home as they age or cope with a short- or long-term disability.

Sarasota County supports designing homes to better support these varied populations and aims, and has unveiled a voluntary recognition program for residential units that apply principles of Universal Design and Visitability.

Click Here for Age-Friendly Promising Practice Brief: Housing
Municipal Resolution for Voluntary Universal Design and Visitability Program for Residential Housing.

Click Here for Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County, Florida (No. 2015-236).

Click Here for the Sarasota County Universal Design and Visitability Program Checklists.

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For over a decade, SCOPE has been holding community engagement workshops throughout Sarasota County with a focus on local data. Using data as a catalyst for conversation allows us to have a strong foundation for communication about important community issues and how we may be able to make a difference.

This year, our focus is sustainability. Sustainability includes environmental, economic and social well-being. We will be showing data about Sarasota’s land, water, air, species, and built environment. We will also be providing resources for the community to get involved with current sustainability initiatives and educational opportunities.

This will be an interactive workshop using the Face to Face engagement method. This method was created by Pine View graduate Sam Schimek. You can find out more about this method at facetofacefoundation.org.

If you re interested in learning about the state of our local environment, current sustainability initiatives, and ways to get involved, than you’ll enjoy this workshop!

Gulfgate Library: Tuesday August 2nd 10:30-12pm
Fruitville Library: Wednesday August 3rd 5:30-7pm
Jacaranda Library: Tuesday August 9th 10:30-12pm
Selby Library: Thursday August 11th 2-3:30pm
North Port Library: Tuesday August 16th 6-7:30pm

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“How to Make Your Home Age-Friendly”
Monday, February 24, 2020
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
At the Selby Public Library

The design of houses can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age or following a short- or long-term disability. To better support these populations, Sarasota County has implemented a voluntary recognition program for residential units that apply principles of universal design and visitability.

This class is useful for anyone interested in planning ahead for housing needs as you age or those looking to support a loved one who is aging or disabled. Sarasota County sustainability staff will present on age-friendly housing strategies and local programs that support them.

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“Aging in the Right Place” Forum”

Participants recently met and heard area experts share vital keys to planning and implementing steps for Aging in Place.

They learned about adapting their current living environment to improve accessibility, convenience, levels of care, functionality, and safety while staying right where they are.

They also learned about the availability of services and resources to complement their living environment and support the goal of Aging in Place.

FORUM PRESENTERS

	Barbara Cogswell A Better Solution Home Care, Owner Sarasota Senior Advisory Council, Chair
	Chuck Vollmer 101 Mobility, Owner Universal Design Coalition, Board Member
	Kathleen Houseweart Senior Aging Specialist Stakeholders in Aging Consortium, Chair

Click Here for More Information and to Read Article by Michael Moore Jr. of the
Herald-Tribune.

Sarasota Universal Design Incentives Not Catching On!

Herald-Tribune
May 27, 2019

By Timothy Fanning
Staff Writer

Efforts to encourage builders and contractors to design homes for all ages, especially the elderly and disabled, have not been successful.

Review Comments by UDC Board Members and Other Key Personnel.

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Aging in Place Seminar

Focusing on Universal Design principles and supportive services to encourage planning that will allow our older and disabled populations the ability to live in their home and community safely, independently, and comfortably.

Presented by the Universal Design Coalition
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
$25 Registration Fee (Lunch Included)
At the Friendship Center
1900 Brother Geenen Way
Downtown Sarasota

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Universal Design and Visitability
The design of a house directly impacts the ability of residents to live at home comfortably and safely. A good design can make it possible for residents to stay at home as they age or cope with a short- or long-term disability.

Sarasota County supports designing homes to better support these varied populations and aims, and has unveiled a voluntary recognition program for residential units that apply principles of Universal Design and Visitability.

Click Here for more information.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES

UNIVERSAL SESIGN COALITION, INC.
REFER TO: DTN2859305
REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH49680
EXPIRATION DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2017

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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