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September 2008

• Sept. 21-23, 2008. Universal Design Summit III - Creating Livable Homes & Communities. St Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. UNIVERSAL DESIGN SUMMIT III continues its tradition of providing outstanding content in universal design features in housing, sustainability, community design, green design and affordability with a focus on homes and communities for EVERYONE! Universal Design (UD) is transparent, inclusive, attractive; integrates features that improve function and usability for everyone; is a better approach to design and construction. It can be achieved in all house sizes and price points. Vendors, plenaries, breakout sessions, design charrettes and site visits await you! For More Information (.PDF)

• Thursday, September 25, 2008, 2:00-3:00 pm ET. Help Older Adults Live Better, Longer: Prevent Falls and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Bonita Beattie, NCOA vice president for Injury Prevention, will speak at the next Public Health Grand Rounds program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health. The free Webcast, titled Help Older Adults Live Better, Longer; Prevent Falls and Traumatic Brain Injury, is set for Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Eastern. For More Information and to Register for Free