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Industry Checklist:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious
Publication Date:
22 Jan 2008 Industry Factsheet:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious
Publication Date:
21 January 2008 Abstract:
The purpose of this factsheet is to assist service providers, architects and tradespeople in the design of optimum home environments for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. The information sheet provides criteria that should be considered in designing both private and group homes for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour.
Dementia Design Guidelines: Home and Community Care Capital Works Program 2nd Edition
Publication Date:
13 November 2007 Abstract:
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.
Understanding Aboriginal Australians for more Effective Provision of Home Modification Services - SUMMARY BULLETIN
Publication Date:
23 May 2007 Abstract:
This information bulletin on 'Understanding Aboriginal Australian's for More Effective Provision of Home Modification Services', includes information on policies and services relating to housing for Aboriginal Australians, in addition to information relating to communication, belief systems, housing quality and general history. The bulletin also contains a checklist to assist therapists and others when working in an aboriginal setting.
NSW Home Modification and Maintenance State Council - NSW HMMS
- All users
- assessment
- assistive device
- bathroom/toilet/lavatory
- bedroom
- corridor / pathway
- design
- door
- electricity
- entry/ atrium
- floor
- furniture
- garbage
- garden
- gate
- grabrails
- gym
- health improvement
- housing improvement
- information
- injury
- kitchen
- landing
- laundry
- legislation compliance
- libary
- lift
- lighting
- lounge
- maintenance
- modification
- modification (redesign)
- parking
- patio
- plumbing
- policy compliance
- pool/spa
- product
- rail
- ramp
- regulation compliance
- rumpus/family
- safety improvement
- security
- shed
- stair
- study/office
- telecommunication
- threshold
- wall
Abstract:
The NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) State Council is the peak organisation for the HMMS industry in New South Wales.
Moving House: Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Abstract:
This booklet is designed to help people make informed decisons about whether to move or modify their existing house. It provides helpful checklists for housing inspections and preparing to move. It also describes the legal and financial considerations for moving. A resource list is included at the back of the booklet for contacts, other publications and other languages.
IDEA - Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
Abstract:
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.
NRMA Insurance: The Help House
Abstract:
This is a fantastic and easy to use website that takes the viewer through a virtual house, each room is filled with hotspots which when opened by the mouse display an information panel that displays practical information and links to where more detailed information can be located.
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
Abstract:
Essentially this site is a search engine for disability products, aids and services throughout Australia.
WELLComeHome
- North America
- assessment
- assistive device
- bathroom/toilet/lavatory
- bedroom
- corridor / pathway
- design
- door
- electricity
- entry/ atrium
- floor
- furniture
- garden
- gate
- housing improvement
- information
- kitchen
- lighting
- lounge
- modification
- modification (redesign)
- parking
- rail
- ramp
- rumpus/family
- safety improvement
- security
- stair
- study/office
- universal
Abstract:
This resource page for seniors contains pictures of modified homes, financial information, solutions to typical problems, things to consider about aging, and resources for additional information. Information is also provided on how to assess, improve and modify the home environment.
