This is the home page for IDEA, it provides users with information on IDEA's current projects and publications. The bright ideas section advertises recently developed products, each product is pictured next to a written description and information on where the product can be obtained.
Annotated Web Links
IDEAS (Information on Disability Access Services)
IDEAS Inc is a non-profit organisation involved in the provision of information to people with a disability. The website contains information on disability services, equipment and travel. Of particular interest are the fact sheets that outline the accessibility criteria for accomodation houses.
Independent Living Centre
- New South Wales
- All users
- assistive device
- bathroom/toilet/lavatory
- bedroom
- door
- floor
- furniture
- garden
- housing improvement
- information
- kitchen
- lift
- lighting
- lounge
- modification
- modification (redesign)
- product
- rail
- ramp
- rumpus/family
- safety improvement
- security
- stair
- study/office
- telecommunication
- wall
Essentially this site is a search engine for disability products, aids and services throughout Australia.
Infinitec.Org – Home Modifications
This is a fantastic website that offers ideas for all types of home modifications. Topics include universal design, bathroom and kitchen modifications, locating accessible housing, funding options and many more. Resource guide provides additional information on assistive devices for home safety, cooking, driving, communicating, hygiene and community participation.
Internet Resource for Special Children
A comprehensive website that provides links to other websites relating to disabilities. Links are listed according to subjects, with categories within these subjects. The ‘Support & Assistance’ and ‘Adaptive Equipment & Technologies” sections have home modification related links. Although the site is aimed to provide information relating to children and their care, many links are not children specific and could be useful for adults as well.

