Said by a builder, “That ADA stuff isn’t good for anything anyway; no body uses it.” Said by coach, “Well, if you can’t stand for long periods, maybe you shouldn’t be a lab technician.” Said by a teacher, “Why should I give you extra time to take the test!” These...
Lifetime Design
Topics: Architects, Designers & Contractors, Shop
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
EIDD Design for All Europe
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“EIDD – Design for All Europe is the joint European platform for social planners, architects, designers and others who believe in the potentials of their professions to play a vital role in the necessary transformation of our societies into more cohesive, innovative and sustainable ones. With member organisations in 22...
Lifetime Design
Topics: Resources, Universal Design
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
DRDF: Disability Research and Design Foundation
Topics: Disability, Resources
“DRDF believes that the society needs to be conductive in order to be inclusive and universal. It is the environment that renders people disabled and not the medical impairments. the traditional and conservative definition if disability is fast changing around the world with the able and disabled securing equal rights...
The Sensory Trust (creating inclusive environments)
Topics: Design Resources, Resources
“The Sensory Trust promotes and implements: an inclusive approach to design and management of outdoor space; richer connections between people and place; and, equality of access for all people, regardless of age, disability or background. The Sensory Trust advises on issues, influences policy, assists professional practice, showcases good practice, organises...
Lifetime Design
Topics: Design Resources, Resources
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
Lifetime Design
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
To Adapt an Apartment
Topics: Information, Video Links
A progress report of the adaption of a wheelchair user’s apartment....
Rolling Rains Report
“The Rolling Rains site is a service to the travel & hospitality industry. It provides resources on Inclusive Tourism – a concept arising from the vigor of a global disability community that both enjoys and asserts the right to full social inclusion.”...