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 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.
The NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) State Council is the peak organisation for the HMMS industry in New South Wales.
A booklet produced in Sri Lanka that is intended to provide an overview of the accessible features required in Sri Lankan public buildings and public spaces. Images around Sri Lanka are included to demonstrate access issues as a result of poor design or modification, as well as appropriate design. The booklet utilises Sri lankan Standards where applicable.
This industry factsheet, designed to be used in conjunction with the grabrail orientation industry checklist, provides information on the impact of grabrail orientation on the sit-to-stand transfer.
This Checklist is designed for use in conjunction with the Orientation: Industry Factsheet. These documents support design and installation decisions relating to grabrail orientation on the sit-to-stand transfer.
This consumer factsheet discusses the impact of grabrail orientation during the sit-to-stand transfer.
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.
This bulletin tackles the issues around recommending and purchasing residential lifts. It lists the relevant Australian Standards to consider, factors relevant to lift selection and the current suppliers of lifts. It also addresses design considerations and questions that could be asked of the suppliers.
This bulletin tackles the issues around adhering to the Australian Standards when designing for private homes. It refers to the research behind the standards and legal implications, and provides examples of alternative access solutions to ramping. Case studies, a checklist for therapists and useful contacts are also given.
