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Cooking From a Wheelchair

Submitted by lyndalmillikan on Mon, 15/03/2010 - 11:39
Publication Date: 
14 Mar 2010
Abstract: 

Shannon Minnick, a peer mentor at National Rehabilitation Hospital, shows some tips and techniques to cook from her wheelchair. Shannon is a C5/C6 on her level of injury.

Written by Shannon Minnick and Brenda Triyono. Special thanks to Kendra Reinauer and Manon Lauderdale.

The How To Videos are supported by grants H133B090002 and H133N060028 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and by National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC.

©2010 by Healthy Tomorrow.

 

To see the video, click here

Accessible Health Facilities: Common issues and recommendations (Sri Lanka)

Submitted by Tanja on Thu, 06/09/2007 - 12:08
Publication Date: 
6 Sep 2006
Abstract: 

Health and hospital facilities are places regularly visited by sick and elderly
people, and people whose physical condition is often poor. A greater
proportion of people with difficulties in moving will be concentrated in such
places. They should, therefore, be places where additional attention is given
to making them easy and safe for people to get to, find their way, and move around
in.

Accessible design standards exist to make environments easier for all to move
around in—including the elderly, sick, disabled, and pregnant women who often
find it more difficult than others. Government regulations specify that all
new buildings should conform to such standards. By around 2013 it is
anticipated that all existing buildings will have to be upgraded to meet these
standards.

Balustrades for Ramps - Building Codes

Submitted by Tanja on Tue, 04/09/2007 - 16:35
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Publication Date: 
4 Sep 2007
Abstract: 

This document is a summary of the BCA balustrade requirements for different classes of buildings, to provide guidelines in the design and installation of appropriate balustrades.  

Creating Age Friendly Environements - A factsheet by COTA NSW

Submitted by lyndalmillikan on Mon, 14/12/2009 - 12:21
Publication Date: 
30 Sep 2009
Abstract: 

There is growing recognition across all spheres of government that the ageing of Australia’s population will necessitate many policy and planning shifts. Creating age friendly environments is about future proofing our infrastructure and it has to be done now to support the anticipated demographic changes as we approach 2030 when twenty-five percent of the population will be aged 65 and over.

This fact sheet was developed by the Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA NSW) as a resource for developers, designers, engineers, project managers, planners and architects.

To download this doument go to the COTA website by clicking here

Dementia Day Centre Presentation - Alzheimer's Australia Conference; Perth, 2007

Submitted by Tanja on Tue, 04/09/2007 - 16:38
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Publication Date: 
4 Sep 2007
Abstract: 

This presentation was given at the Altzheimers Australia Conference, held in Perth in 2007. The conference was well attended. The publication was given by DADHC.

Design Considerations for Accessibility (Sri Lanka)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/09/2006 - 16:40
Publication Date: 
4 Sep 2006
Abstract: 

A booklet produced in Sri Lanka that is intended to provide an overview of the accessible features required in Sri Lankan 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. This booklet utilises Sri Lankan Standards where applicable. This booklet is intended to provide an overview of some of the basic features of accessibility required to ensure as many people can enter and use public buildings as possible—including people with disabilities. The main design considerations for each of the environmental features are identified. Examples of poor and better access, along with common problems are also shown. When implementing accessible design, try to consider the implications for all people who use the building or space—disabled and non-disabled.

Enabling Environments Around the World - lecture slides from Professor Ed Steinfeld

Submitted by lyndalmillikan on Mon, 14/12/2009 - 12:13
Publication Date: 
8 Dec 2009
Abstract: 

Enabling environments provide support for full participation among populations with diverse characteristics, including functional diversity. Stakeholders on the international, national and local levels must communicate, develop, adopt and implement best accessibility practices and policies. Enabling environments must address external constraints including affordability of the proposed solution, availability of technology and knowledge, linguistic variations and other needs
of traditionally underserved groups and regions. Policy makers must themselves be empowered through knowledge about best practices and policy guidelines to adopt and implement legislation and regulations. In this lecture Professor Steinfeld brings his experiences of enabling environements from around the world and looks at where to go next.

The slides from this lecture have been made available to HMinfo for posting on our website.

Grid Innovations to Improve City Walkability

Submitted by lyndalmillikan on Mon, 18/01/2010 - 14:54
Publication Date: 
31 Dec 2008
Abstract: 

This research summary aims to provide an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format for interior designers, architects, landscape architects, graphic designers, housing specialists, urban designers and planners, and the public. To read the summary click here

This paper investigated the historical context of the Hippodamian grid (i.e., a street plan introduced in 5th century BC Greece to accommodate the movement of carts and chariots by organizing streets in hierarchical, perpendicular layouts) and discussed changes that can be made to modern cities to improve their walkability.

Home Maintenanace: NSW Service Type Guidelines for HACC

Submitted by Johnp on Thu, 20/12/2007 - 11:26
Abstract: 

These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the NSW Guidelines for Home and Community Care (HACC) Funded Services.

Home maintenance refers to assistance by the agency with the maintenance and repair of the person's home, garden or yard to keep their home in a safe and habitable condition. The aims of Home Maintenance services are to provide affordable and basic Home Maintenance services to the HACC target population.

Home Modification: NSW Service Type Guidelines for HACC

Submitted by Johnp on Thu, 20/12/2007 - 11:30
Abstract: 

These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the NSW Guidelines for Home and Community Care (HACC) Funded Services.

Home Modification refers to structural changes to the client's home so they can continue to live and move safely about the house. The aim of the program is to assist older people with a disability to remain at home by providing affordable home modifications designed to change the home environment to make it safer and easier to carry out tasks and maintain independence. 

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