Over 100 ways to improve access at home
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Bibliography and other references
Bright, K. & Barker, P. 1997
A design guide for the use of colour and contrast to improve the built environment for visually impaired people, University of Reading, UK.
Building Commission, 2002
Welcome – Design ideas for accessible homes, Victoria.
Home and Community Care Resource Unit 1999
Ramps, rails and remaining at home.
Independent Living Centre 2003
Guide to planning bathrooms and kitchens, New South Wales
Master Builders Association 2001
Housing for life, designed for everyone.
Swain, J., Finkelstein, V., French, S., & Oliver, M. 1993
Disabling barriers – Enabling environments, Sage Publications, London.
Queensland Department of Housing 1996
Home modifications information book, Queensland.
Websites
- Arthritis Research Campaign, Your Home and Arthritis
- Canada Safety Council, Home Adaptation Checklist
- Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Maintaining Seniors’ Independence Through Home Adaptations
- Disabled Living Foundation
- Home and Community Care Program
- How to Care, Home Modifications/Home Safety
- Independent Living Centre Online New South Wales, Produce Database
- LifeTec Queensland Inc.
- National Resource Centre on supporting housing and Home modification, The Do-Able Renewable Home.
- OT Australia, Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
- OT Australia Queensland, Australian Association of Occupational Therapists Queensland
Last updated 27 May 2009
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