Access Built Environments News

In this section you will find a variety of resources, services and programs that exist to ensure homes and buildings are safe and accessible for all people. From home modifications to commercial regulations, the latest developments in universal housing design in Australia and innovative programs for the future of buildings in our society.
Access Homes Site Launches ( AO 15-Oct-08 )
Accesshomes.com.au is a new website that works in partnership with major residential developers to showcase an extensive range of homes and apartments that are either fully accessible or that can be easily adapted to become so.
Innovative Dutch Model Lets 95% Of Elderly Stay In Own Homes ( DoHA 27-Jun-08 )
Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today met with Humanitas Foundation, an innovative Dutch housing model which allows 95 per cent of older people to live in their own homes until the end of their lives.
Accessibility - Design For Everyone ( 8-Oct-07 )
I really dislike political correctness - one moment I am crippled, the next handicapped, further on I am disabled, soon I am physically challenged but one day I might just be normal. I am not sure I want to be normal though and I doubt my mother would consider me normal anyway.
Mayor Outlines Measure To Increase Supply And Choice Of Accessible Homes In London ( M-DC 6-Oct-07 )
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone published two reports that aim to help increase the supply and choice of accessible homes available to disabled and Deaf Londoners.