Your location: Home > Design and development > Home Access > Publications > Over 100 ways to improve access at home > Ways to improve access at home > Bedroom
Over 100 ways to improve access at home
You will need to have 
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view or print the PDF files below.
For more information on PDF files, obtaining Adobe Reader or converting PDF files to text, visit the help section. If you are still unable to view the files, please call 1300 880 882 to arrange an alternative format.
Contents
Print version (2Mb)
Ways to improve access at home
Bedroom
This section offers solutions to the following access barriers:
1. The toilet is too far from the bedroom
- Place a commode next to the bed.
- Keep a bedpan in a convenient place close to the bed and use with a plastic draw sheet.
Contact LifeTec Queensland Inc. for information.
Commode
2. The light switch is too far from the bed
- Place a lamp (with a large power switch) beside the bed. Touch sensitive lamps are good for people with limited hand movement.
- Attach a night light just above the bed height. Plug-in sensor lights are also available.
These items are available at hardware and discount department stores.
- Install an additional light rocker switch close to the bed.
This will require tradesperson assistance for installation. Contact your local Home Assist Secure for assistance.
- Keep a torch close to the bed (on the bedside table if possible).
Rocker switch
Last updated 25 July 2007
Other languages