Aging-in-Place Policy Developments to Watch in 2026
From an Older Americans Act reauthorization bill pending in the Senate to state-level home-care budget decisions, 2026's aging-in-place policy picture is moving.
Peter AlmeidaAccessibility News
Changes affecting accessible housing as they happen: code updates, discrimination rulings, grant programs opening and closing, enforcement actions.
The Accessible Construction Workforce and Supply Picture in 2026
Home-modification contractors remain scarce in 2026, and industry data puts numbers on why your ramp or bathroom quote takes longer and costs more.
Rosa Marchetti
Building Code Accessibility Changes Taking Effect in 2026
California's 2025 Building Code, based on the 2024 IBC, took effect January 1, 2026 with revised Chapter 11B accessibility provisions — and several states follow later in the year.
Peter Almeida
Home Modification Grant Program Updates to Know in 2026
The main home-modification money hasn't moved — USDA 504 grants to $10,000, VA grants, and Medicaid waivers — but amounts and waitlists change, so check as-of dates before you apply.
Rosa Marchetti
Accessible Playground Projects and Funding in 2026
Inclusive playgrounds get built when three money streams line up — park bonds, state grants, and private foundations — and the U.S. Access Board's guide defines what counts as accessible.
Peter Almeida