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In December 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop to better understand the importance of affordable and accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities, the barriers to providing this housing, the design principles for making housing accessible for these individuals, and the features of programs and policies that successfully provide affordable and accessible housing that supports community living for older adults and people with disabilities. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
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Workshop
·2017
Accessible and affordable housing can enable community living, maximize independence, and promote health for vulnerable populations. However, the United States faces a shortage of affordable and accessible housing for low-income older adults and individuals living with disabilities. This shortage is...
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Description
An ad hoc committee will plan and conduct a one day workshop that will include invited speakers and discussions. The committee will define the specific topics to be addressed, develop the agenda, select and invite speakers, and moderate discussions. This workshop will explore the reasons behind the underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials and outline potential strategies to address this underrepresentation. An individually authored summary of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Collaborators
Sponsors
Aetna Foundation
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Kaiser Permanente
Kresge Foundation
Merck & Co., Inc.
Methodist Health Ministries
Office of Minority Health
Staff
Karen Anderson
Lead
Major units and sub-units
Institute of Medicine
Lead
Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Lead
