http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:49:59 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/ability-disability.php Accessible Home Design With the Government placing more and more emphasis upon ‘Care in the Community, there is a growing recognition that more needs to be done to enable people of all ages with physical disabilities to lead a normal life in their own home. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:28:35 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/ability-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-adaptation.php Accessible Home Design House Adaptation Consultants Ltd (HAC) is a unique newly launched Irish company that offers a nationwide service to the elderly and those with a disability who are requiring home adaptations to restore and facilitate independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for themselves and their families. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:39:09 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-adaptation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-homes.php Accessible Home Design Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet The Americans With Disabilities Act Building Standards. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:43:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-homes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-accessibility.php Accessible Home Design Accessibility - How To Stay In The Place You Call Home - "In modern society, most parents find it difficult to accept help from their adult children" Wed, 19 May 2010 17:58:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-accessibility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/housing-people-disabilities.php Accessible Home Design The National Council on Disability (NCD) today released a report titled The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective that provides recommendations intended to improve housing opportunities for people with disabilities. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:21:05 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/housing-people-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/housing-accessibility-agreement.php Accessible Home Design Nation's Fifth-Largest Housing Developer to Retrofit Record Number of Apartments for People With Disabilities, Create National Accessibility Fund. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:02:16 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/housing-accessibility-agreement.php 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. 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". 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 We can't force our aging loved ones to leave their precious home so let's try to make them as safe, independent, and free as long as possible in their home sweet home. I always tell people whether they are aging, have special needs or maybe a traumatic injury to focus on the big 3. 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 Building a new home is one of the greatest adventures that any family can embark upon. If you've already selected a high-quality, affordable stock house plan from a reputable house plan broker website, you're already well on your way. 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 Sydney's population is increasing dramatically and the demand for more land and residential development allows for new dual occupancy buildings or the conversion of existing houses into dual occupancy buildings. 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). 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