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For Immediate Release
Contact: Kimberly Warren

2004 Directory of Accessible Building Products Released at International Builders' Show

February 12, 2004, Upper Marlboro, Md. - To assist the home building industry in meeting the housing needs of older adults, the National Center for Seniors' Housing Research (NCSHR) will release the fourteenth edition of the Directory of Accessible Building Products at the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Featuring over 250 product photos and illustrations, the Directory provides the industry with a one-stop resource for addressing enhanced accessiblity in residences.

The Directory contains useful information about specific products, with a focus on kitchens and bathrooms, including appliances, fixtures, windows, and doors. It also contains information on climate control products, ramps, stair lifts, and elevators. This year, a new section of the Directory focuses on easy care products for exterior use.

The Directory also includes a detailed description and photos of the NCSHR's LifeWise Home, which serves as a demonstration home that can support residents throughout their life cycle by incorporating universal design features. Since the 1,900-square foot LifeWise Home opened to the public in December 2002 in the National Research Home Park, over 700 visitors have toured it.

The Directory also lists other NCSHR activities and resources, including the seniors' housing e-review, Smart Ideas Checklist, and roundtable reports on various seniors' housing issues. Michael Luzier, president of the NAHB Research Center, said, "The Directory of Accessible Building Products serves as an invaluable resource for developing and implementing practical solutions that address the needs of America's aging population."

The NCSHR is managed by the NAHB Research Center, in cooperation with the U.S. Administration on Aging. NCSHR project director Charlotte Wade said, "The Directory continually provides information to the housing industry and consumers on products that can be used to incorporate universal design into the home, making it more livable for those with and without disabilities. It is a must-have reference guide for all builders and remodelers."

Copies of the Directory will be available, free of charge, to IBS attendees at the NAHB Research Center's booth while supplies last. They will also be distributed through the more than 850 home builder associations across the nation shortly after the IBS.

To order the Directory after the IBS, call (800) 638-8556 or visit the NAHB Research Center website. Printed copies of the Directory obtained after the show are also free of charge, except for shipping fees. Manufacturers of accessible products who are interested in listing in the 2005 Directory should contact Pam Eggleston at (800) 638-8556, ext. 6215 or send an email via our online Contact Form.

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The NAHB Research Center, located in Upper Marlboro, Md., promotes innovation in housing technology to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of homes and home building products. Created over 40 years ago as a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the NAHB Research Center has established itself as the source for reliable, objective information and research on housing construction and development issues. Through its various testing and certification services, the Research Center seal is internationally-recognized as a mark of product quality and an assurance of product performance.

NOTE TO EDITORS ON STYLE USAGE: To identify this company and its work correctly, first reference should be "NAHB Research Center." If clarification of the acronym is necessary, the phrase, "a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)," can follow. In subsequent mentions, "Research Center" is the only acceptable and accurate alternative reference.