Regarding the cost of making housing barrier free, which requires more knowledge about how to plan and design such housing. The document cites data from a study by the National League of Cities about a civic center, a city hall, and a hotel which are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. The United States General Services Administration found that elevators presented the only exceptional cost in providing the minimum accessibility in buildings.
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