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The journey to mandatory accessibility standards for new homes

The shortage of accessible housing has been a persistent and ongoing problem in Australia. ...
New research conducted by the Summer Foundation and La Trobe University investigated what support the design and construction sector needs to implement the mandatory minimum accessibility standards. ...
New research has found the design and construction sector understands the importance of accessibility features in new homes. ...

Source: ABC The World Today – Alison Xiao Disability support advocates have told ABC News that national accessibility design standards aimed at improving accessibility for people living with disability could ...

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Housing is a fundamental human need, and greatly influences people’s quality of life. Housing with livable and accessible design is crucial for meeting the needs of all ...

Survey reveals essential accessible design features based on lived experience of people with mobility impairments A new study by La Trobe University and the Summer Foundation investigates the most important ...