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28 September 20240Comments

The Impact of Colour Contrast in Accessible Design

Colour contrast isn’t something many people think about simply because, for many of us, the defining line where one colour ends and another begins is of little importance, but when

by Lucinda Dawes

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21 September 20240Comments

Adapting Your Home For Multiple Disabilities

Adapting your home to meet the needs of multiple disabilities can be complicated. It’s not just about making structural changes for accessibility, but about modifying the home to enhance quality of

14 September 20240Comments

How To Make Bathrooms Safer For The Elderly

Home falls are common in the bathroom. The combination of water and hard surfaces makes it a higher-risk area. As people age, balance and coordination are affected, contributing to the risk

by Lucinda Dawes

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7 September 20240Comments

The Importance of Lighting in Accessible Home Design

When you think of home adaptations, the mind quickly fills with ramps and bars for handholds; bathroom conversions and walk-in-showers; stairlifts or widening doorways - it doesn’t often leap to

28 August 20240Comments

Adapting Your Home For Temporary Disabilities

Adapting to a change in health or mobility can be stressful enough. Factoring in making your home accessible can add to that stress. If your mobility is affected in the

by Lucinda Dawes

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21 August 20240Comments

How To Design An Accessible Home Office

Around 44% of people work from home in some capacity according to ONS data. And that means the importance of a suitable working space at home is high. Workspaces need to

by Lucinda Dawes

Adapting Your Garden for Elderly and Disabled Accessibility

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14 August 20240Comments

Adapting Your Garden for Elderly and Disabled Accessibility

When looking at home adaptations, many people consider core needs, such as bathroom conversions, or ramps to help with steps, but for those with a love of their garden, often

7 August 20240Comments

Innovative Flooring Solutions For Accessibility In Homes

We've all heard the phrase, "Home is where the heart is." But as we age or experience mobility challenges, our homes can sometimes become more of an obstacle course than

28 July 20240Comments

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Home Adaptations

The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is a varied one, but they share a fundamental aim to enable people to participate in daily activities. Part of that role means

21 July 20240Comments

5 Benefits Of Stairlifts For The Elderly

Stairs present a big challenge for many elderly people. Climbing and descending a staircase requires balance, agility, and strength, which puts uncomfortable pressure on joints and muscles. Because of this, slips

by Lucinda Dawes

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