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14 January 20250Comments

Portable Home Adaptations: Making Your Home Flexible For Changing Needs

Modern families need adaptable homes that can evolve with changing personal and family needs. From addressing immediate changes, like short-term injury, to planning for older age, portable home adaptations provide a

by Lucinda Dawes

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7 January 20250Comments

The Importance of Fire Safety in Accessible Home Design

Fire safety is crucial in any home, but it becomes even more critical in homes designed for accessibility. Individuals with reduced mobility, impaired vision and limited hearing capabilities face unique challenges

28 December 20240Comments

Designing an Accessible Home Office: 5 Key Considerations

A home office is an incredible boon - and not just for people who work from home. Even if you just want a space to indulge in a personal passion

21 December 20240Comments

The 5 Most Important Home Modifications for Accessibility

Creating a comfortable and safe living environment for anyone with accessibility needs is key in making sure a home is a welcoming place to be. To be successful, it’s important

by Lucinda Dawes

Adapting Your Home for Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals

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14 December 20240Comments

3 Things You Need To Think About When Adapting Your Home for Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals

‘Home’ is not merely the place you live; it is the environment in which you feel most safe and secure. For those who are visually impaired, a poorly designed home

7 December 20240Comments

How to Adapt Your Home for Multi-Generational Living

Providing support for elderly relatives sometimes means living together in the same home, often meaning three generations of family are all part of the same household, with the middle adult

28 November 20240Comments

Is an Accessible Home Gym Right for You?

Everyone understands the importance of physical activity for your overall health and wellbeing. Going to the gym is not just for fitness fanatics or young people trying to tone the

by Lucinda Dawes

Choosing the Right Grab Rails for Your Home

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21 November 20240Comments

Choosing the Right Grab Rails for Your Home

One of the simplest, yet most effective ways to provide additional accessibility in your home is through the use of grab rails. Grab rails (sometimes called ‘grab bars’) are an

14 November 20240Comments

The Importance Of Accessible Home Entrances

What good is a home if you can’t easily come and go? Accessible home entrances ensure occupants don't feel trapped by the rigmarole of arriving and leaving the home. While creating

28 October 20240Comments

How to Adapt Your Home for Temporary Mobility Issues

Temporary mobility issues, whether caused by injury, surgery, or illness, can disrupt daily life and create challenges within the home. Often, the easiest and most effective solution is to undertake

by Lucinda Dawes

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