http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-elevators.php Accessible Home Design Home elevators are a practical solution for the elderly, who desire to lead an independent life even with their mobility challenges. These are convenient, quiet and easy-to-operate equipment which assist in easy movement up and down the floors of your home. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:09:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-elevators.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/kitchen-makeovers.php Accessible Home Design Everyone uses the kitchen and when an individual is unable to function in an able body environment making handicapped accessible changes immediately is important. The loss of mobility and independence can lead to frustration and withdrawal and these small changes will allow the individual to continue to take care of themselves and do it safely. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:36:58 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/kitchen-makeovers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-home.php Accessible Home Design A disability accessible home, or your home being "visitable", is defined as "anyone is able to enter and use locations of a home necessary for a visit or short stay". This means that your home's architecture is disabled accessible does not isolate your friends or family in wheelchairs, but welcomes them and all guests. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:22:10 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-home.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/smart-homes.php Accessible Home Design Within five years innovative "smart" sensing systems that will help the UK's 700,000 dementia sufferers live independently at home could be available commercially. Once installed, the systems are designed to closely monitor people's movements and actions around the home. As well as providing voice-prompts (e.g. reminders to turn off a tap or cooker), they can also directly switch lights or appliances on and off in order to eliminate potential dangers. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:44:00 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/smart-homes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/feng-shui-home.php Accessible Home Design Feng shui can be used to get your house is in order and to ultimately make it a sanctuary where you feel de-stressed and relaxed. Further, it is claimed that it will literally set your life up for greater wealth, happiness, and even romance. The basics are just that, basic. The primary focus should be on how your house looks and feels upon approach. This includes the outer decor and landscaping, as much as it does the interior. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:07:57 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/feng-shui-home.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/bathroom-safety.php Accessible Home Design A disabled bathroom compartment has to meet the needs of all disabled people and offer safe transfer both on and off the toilet for wheelchair users. The serious lack of facilities such as drop down grab rails and support rails not only makes using these facilities difficult if not impossible, it makes them dangerous and puts the disabled person as risk. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:25:55 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/bathroom-safety.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/bathroom-renovations.php Accessible Home Design Fitting an accessible walk in bathtub with a door and low entry step providing independent bathing for those with limited mobility. Contractor Steve Francey transforms a small space in a retired couple’s home into the bathroom of their dreams to accommodate their limited mobility for about the same cost as a standard bathroom. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:33:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/bathroom-renovations.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-construction.php Accessible Home Design Every year, thousands of people worldwide suffer from diseases or injuries that require them to use a wheelchair. What type of impact does this have on society? If you are the loved one of one of those who must use a wheelchair, you may need to perform wheelchair accessible construction on the home to make it easier for them to move around and reach things. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:05:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-construction.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-independence.php Accessible Home Design Everyone needs to be able to get in and out of the residence safely in case of an emergency. It's best to have at least 2 entries/exits for different escape routes. Maybe an accessible ramp or lift is required to avoid steps. We don't go up steps to enter the grocery store and we shouldn't need to go up steps to get into our homes. To achieve a 0-step entry there are a few ways to achieve this. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:39:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-independence.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/design/universal-home-design.php Universal Design Over the last few years, the concept of Universal House Design has become quite popular, and is basically, a design trend focused on accommodating special needs of aging and/or physically challenged occupants. Typically, universal design house plans offer wide hallways and easy access to bedrooms and bathrooms and is becoming more and more important, driven by demographic trends. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:31:44 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/design/universal-home-design.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-inspections.php Accessible Home Design If you are thinking of buying a house or apartment a home inspection is a must. Qualified home inspectors assure your home is structurally sound, accessible, and safe. In order to do this you will need to thoroughly investigate each home you are considering purchasing to avoid unnecessary renovations. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:49:06 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-inspections.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/dual-occupancy-australia.php Accessible Home Design Until recently, Australian dual occupancy complexes were not designed or built to provide disabled access in terms of wheelchair access, ramps and landings, door widths, continuous travel paths, corridor widths, parking spaces and garages, lighting, alarm systems and toilets. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:16:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/dual-occupancy-australia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/fair-housing.php Accessible Home Design Federal Fair Housing accessibility requirements for new multifamily buildings should be written in building code language certified as Fair Housing compliant by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD should be vigilant in compliance education and assistance as is NAHB. Use of Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding for enforcement actions should be curtailed. Any enforcement actions should be reasonable and reflect the lack of clear guidance available for complying with the Act. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:11:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/fair-housing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-safety-seniors.php Accessible Home Design When seniors have to cope with health-related issues and safety concerns; some may chose to move into a place that is more accessible, but others will remain in the same home, even when it is not always in their best interest. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:04:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-safety-seniors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/wheelchair-accessibility.php Accessible Home Design At any point in your life you or someone in your family may need the assistance of a wheelchair to get around. You probably don’t have a home that is wheelchair accessible, but if the need arises you will need to make the changes. There are lots of tips that will help you make your home wheelchair accessible. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:59:07 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/wheelchair-accessibility.php