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Curved Ramps: Dimensions for an Accessible Path of Travel
8 Aug 2016
Curved ramps require practical consideration of a minimum width that facilitates an accessible path of travel.
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Obesity – The New Disability?
8 Aug 2016
People with obesity have conditions that impact their living experience and must be considered when designing inclusive, accessible spaces.
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Making the Argument for a Performance Solution
20 Mar 2016
An accredited access consultant should provide a performance solution report with a comprehensive argument on the relevant performance requirement.
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Overcoming Non-compliance with Alternative Solutions
20 Mar 2016
Alternative solutions can be used to address non-compliant building elements when certain finishes cannot be undone.
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Time of Change – Recent SEPP 65 Amendments
7 Dec 2015
SEPP No. 65 has been amended with new apartment design guidelines to address the unprecedented growth of medium-density housing developments.
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Design Competition Focuses on Accessibility + Inclusiveness
23 Nov 2015
Architecture students compete in NAHC design competition, bringing accessibility and inclusivity to the forefront of design in the built environment.
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Universal Design is for Everyone
23 Nov 2015
Universal design aims to create environments that can be used and experienced to the greatest extent possible by all people.
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Don’t Miss the Bus: Key Considerations in Providing Accessible Bus Stops
14 Oct 2015
Accessible locations, connections, paths of travel, and information are essential for bolstering equal access to public bus services.
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Describing Disability
14 Aug 2015
Following some basic guidelines will help ensure inclusive language is used when describing or writing about people with various disabilities.
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Accessible Seating in Sporting Venues
6 Mar 2015
Accessibility has become a significant factor in designing and redeveloping major stadiums.
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Accessible Design Benefits Everyone
6 Mar 2015
Accessibility is a universal consideration, benefiting people from all walks of life in all different contexts.
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On Trial: Accessible Design at Courthouses
1 Dec 2014
Courthouse and courtroom design should not constitute a barrier for a person who has a disability when attending court.
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