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Colour - Industry Checklist Issue 2, 2009

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Publication Date: 
15 Oct 2009
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Changes in vision and colour perception usually start in the 20s and get worse with ageing. Most people over the age of 65 have age-related problems with vision and mobility which may affect their independence. Ageing eyes are slower to adapt to changes in light and often more light is required to identify objects. People with Alzheimer’s disease often have added difficulties. Research suggests that the effective use of colour is one strategy that can be used to assist the visually-impaired person to be independent.

This checklist should be read in conjunction with the HMinfo Clearinghouse document “Industry Factsheet: Using colour and colour contrasts to improve accessibility and safety in the homes of elderly and visually impaired people”

Authored: 
Martin, G & Millikan, L.

Ceiling Hoists - Industry Checklist. Issue 1, 2009

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30 Jun 2009
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The purpose of this checklist is to support service providers and tradespeople with regard to the installation of ceiling hoists in the homes of older adults and people with mobility impairment.

It provides a checklist about personal and environmental characteristics to be considered to maximise the usability of ceiling hoists.

Authored: 
Jung, Y. M. & Bridge, C.

The Effectiveness of Ceiling Hoists in Transferring People with Disabilities - A systematic review

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Publication Date: 
4 Jun 2009
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ceiling hoists and the benefits over other handling methods in lifting and transferring people with physical disabilities. This research will assist with the decision-making of potential users in selecting a safe and effective transfer method.

Authored: 
Y. M. Jung & C. Bridge

Access VA

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Housing for the 21st century is changing. More than ever, it is necessary to design living space that meets the needs of all people, young, old, short, tall, disabled and able-bodied. There's an exciting design principle called Universal Design that helps achieve this objective. Using Universal Design and applying principles for affordable building techniques results in a product that serves a broad range of people.

This site also provides access to a multimedia CD that demonstrates the principles of universal design, as well as a video presentation and interactive flash program that allows users to navigate through the floor plans of a universally designed home and listen to a video explaining each aspect (this feature may take a while to load).

Dementia Design Guidelines: Home and Community Care Capital Works Program 2nd Edition

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Publication Date: 
13 November 2007
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This report was written, at the request of the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), for service providers, architects, interior designers, etc, to improve the ability of adult day centres to provide a safe environment which caters to the specific needs of people with dementia. The report provides a checklist for dementia design guidelines and case examples of modified existing dementia respite centres. The second edition has a reviewed and streamlined checklist section and some updated content.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge & K. Chaudhary

Smartbuild - Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living

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An opportunity to assist your customers with reliable, objective information… Smarter Homes, a new on-line resource which provides advice on how to make homes warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment, is in its final stages of development by the team contracted by the Ministry for the Environment in New Zealand. Smarter Homes will be launched at the end of June.

National AG Safety Database (NASD)

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This website contains information on home modification under the topic ‘simple home modifications for the disabled’. Details of general home modifications are provided as well as specific modifications for bathrooms, kitchens, ramps and access.

Universal Design

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A site Providing information on universal design. Also provides design plans and pictures with explanation of modifications.

Home for All Generations

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An article with limited information on universal design and home modification.

Department of Public Works: Smart Housing Universal Housing Design Booklet

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Smart Housing is good practice in designing, planning and building homes to make them moresocially, environmentally and economically sustainable.

In a Smart House, you will be able to move around more easily, feel safer, save money and help the environment. You and your family can live in a Smart House through all stages of your lives.

Smart Housing has been developed in response to the demand for housing that better meets people's needs and responds to the Queensland climate while saving money.

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