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Sportaid: Wheelchairs and Stuff

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Sportaid is an internet based company providing assistive devices to people with difficulties in mobility. They provide sporting equipment both for competitive or social sports and also exercise equipment utilised at home. Apart from this, there are also many products which help facilitate activities of daily living which can increase independence and the quality of life for those living with a mobility impairment.

Gardening at Home: Summary Bulletin

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Publication Date: 
12 December 2007
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A guide for people with access difficulties to make the most of their gardens and outdoors living areas. This publication looks at the practical actions people can take to make their backyard and outdoor areas an enjoyable and accessible place for all members of their family and extended social circle. This publications also includes a brief review of various products and services that may assist with the modification of the outdoor living environment.

Authored: 
Lyndal Millikan

AD-AS: Future Solutions for Universal Design

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A site showcasing products for people with varying physical abilities and impariments in various settings focusing on universal design.

NSW Home Modification and Maintenance State Council - NSW HMMS

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The NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) State Council is the peak organisation for the HMMS industry in New South Wales.

'Our vision for the site is that it serves as a practical source of information and a communication channel for home modification and maintenance service clients and their carers, as well as providing assistance and resources for service providers and other stakeholders. HMMS are part of the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program, and provide major and minor modifications and some maintenance work, for people who are frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers so they may live more independently in the community and remain living at home. The emphasis of the work is on access, safety and independence.'

Adaptive Access - We make your life easier

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The adaptive access website has information regarding wheelchair accessible home construction, handicapped home modifications and remodelling. Based in Huston, Texas, the site provides information on wheelchair accessible house plans, home modifications, bathroom remodelling, accessible doors, offset hinges, accessible kitchens, grabbars and accessible closets.

Thermostatic Mixing Valves - SUMMARY BULLETIN

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Publication Date: 
1 November 2004
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This bulletin discusses the importance of controlling water delivery temperature. It looks at maintaining water storage temperatures to reduce the risk of microbial growth and limiting the water delivery temperature to reduce the risk of scalding and thermal shock. It assists in the selection of the most appropriate control device in different situations.

Authored: 
C. Bridge & P. Phibbs

Home Modification and Childrens Growth - SUMMARY BULLETIN

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Publication Date: 
5 July 2005
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This bulletin tackles the issues around prescribing home modifications for children. It lists the significant Australian Standards to consider, factors relevant to carers, anthropometric considerations and adjustable products and supplier details.

Authored: 
L. Oram

Home Fire Safety Egress - SUMMARY BULLETIN

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Publication Date: 
17 September 2005
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This bulletin discusses the considerations for fire safety within the home and specifically addresses egress concerns for people with disabilities. It provides information on evacuation planning, automatic door closers and openers along with other safety products. It has a checklist for therapists and supplier contacts.

Authored: 
L. Oram

Electrical Safety in the Bathroom - SUMMARY BULLETIN

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Publication Date: 
1 May 2005
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The aim of this bulletin is to create an awareness of the issues surrounding electrical safety, particularly in bathrooms which have a hand-held shower hose in place. It discusses bathroom zoning, safety switches, weatherproofing products and contact people for safer bathroom modifications.

Authored: 
L. Oram

Diameter: Consumer Factsheet: Selecting diameters for grabrails

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Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2006
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This factsheet supports design decisions relating to grabrail diameters.

Authored: 
L. Oram, J. Cameron & C. Bridge
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