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Wheelchair housing design guide

Author: Thorpe, S., Habinteg Housing Association,
Year: 2006
Type: Book

Abstract:

This guide explains how to design and detail a home that can be easily managed by wheelchair users to maximise their independence. Discusses design considerations, requirements and recommendations for fifteen activities carried out within and around the home. Each activity is introduced with an overriding principle of usability; the implications of this principle are discussed under design considerations with illustrations

Further Details

Pages 124
Edition 2nd
Publish Location London
Publisher Habinteg Housing Association
ISBN/ISSN 1860818978
Accession Number November, 2007
Keywords assistive device

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