History of SAGE

For over a decade, the SAGE Federation has successfully advocated improving the built environment for elders.

This grassroots organization was originally created from a 3 year project on aging, design, and regulations, which culminated with a congressional symposium in Washington DC in March of 1993. Interest in continuing the process of change resulted in the first national SAGE symposium, which was held in October of 1994 in Chicago, IL. The success of this first symposium confirmed that the SAGE philosophy was evident in individuals from around the country. The common factors that provided a foundation for SAGE were the guidelines established by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 .

Based upon a common desire for change, the SAGE organization has evolved from a few volunteers into a multi-state organization with hundreds of members.

SAGE has an active National Federation steering committee and local units in 6 states.