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For Immediate Release
Contact: Kimberly Warren

Directory of Accessible Building Products Released at 2007 International Builders' Show

February 7, 2007, Orlando, Fla. - To assist the home building industry in meeting the independent-living needs of the nation's aging population, the NAHB Research Center released its 17th edition of the Directory of Accessible Building Products (DABP) at the 2007 International Builders' Show (IBS). The DABP was created to be a convenient, one-stop purchasing resource for building professionals addressing residential accessibility, and features over 200 commercially available products for aging-in-place and universal design.

The DABP continues to be a powerful tool for builders and remodelers seeking practical products to satisfy the increasing market demand for more functional housing options for older adults and homeowners with accessibility challenges. Standard features of the directory include photos and illustrations of kitchen and bath products, appliances, and fixtures. Other sections focus on home automation, climate control, stair lifts, ramps, accessible floor plans, and easy care products for exterior use. Featured products are not only functional, but also attractive, with choices in style, finish, color, and price range. Most are readily available for purchase and installation.

NAHB Research Center president Michael Luzier said, "As the aging population continues to grow, the home building industry must act to gain a greater understanding of how to accommodate the specialized needs of this market segment. The DABP is a must-have reference for all builders and remodelers."

Most adults don't like to think that they will experience physical changes or develop age-related conditions that will limit some of their daily activities. But there's no escaping the effects of time - so the ability to live comfortably, safely, and independently for as long as possible is greatly enhanced with the benefit of products designed for accessibility.

The Directory of Accessible Building Products is provided by the Research Center through the generous sponsorship of Lowe's, NAHB's 50+ Housing Council, and the Remodeler's Council. Copies will be available, free of charge, to IBS attendees at the NAHB Research Center's ToolBase Services booth, located in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Member Advantage Headquarters, West Building, B Hall lobby while supplies last. To order a copy, visit www.ToolBase.org/dabp or call (800) 638-8556 ($6.50 shipping and handling fee). Manufacturers interested in listing their accessible product(s) in the 2008 DABP, or Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) professionals seeking multiple copies for distribution, should contact the Research Center.

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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.