Accessible Housing Design

Changing individual lives with excellent design

At last a design service specifically for people with disabilities and impairments. We design kitchens, bathrooms, ramps and housing modifications to suit the unique needs of each individual.

This service is complete - from initial concept drawings to ensuring the final installation. We can also recommend a great range of products and recommended manufacturers and builders.

Photo: this kitchen has number special features

- Side access to oven
- Knee space beneath cook-top
- Deep recess to tall toe kick
- Remote operation of extractor fan
- Reduced depth cupboard over oven
- Handles with deep recesses
- End décor panels cut back in line with toe kick
- Sink waste trap positioned on wall
- Lever monobloc mixer taps
- Open shelves to corner
- 3/4 Carousel fitted to corner unit
- Drawers not cupboards
- Fold down bench-tops split, one to suit carer and one for client
- Tall slide out pantry unit with height adjustable baskets for
  flexible storage.

Photo: Photo Side opening stove / rise and fall

Rise and Fall units

Electrically Powered Rise and Fall Units - adjustable bench-top - great flexibility so it is suitable for all users.

Photo: Rise and Fall at lowest position 610mm

Photo: Rise and Fall at highest position 1005mm

Recommended Products

Oven with side opening door: Reduce the risk of burns and are best when fitted with smooth running stable telescopic runners.

Ceramic Hobs with front controls: The flat surface minimises the need to lift saucepans allowing them to be slid from a cook-top to the sink. Front controls negate the need to reach across hot surfaces and pans.

Practical Shallow bowled sink: For some people the bottom of a deep bowl can be frustratingly out of reach.

Lever monobloc taps: Easily operated lever taps.

Fridges/Freezers: Built into cabinetry and positioned to provide best possible access. Free standing appliances, if chosen with care, can provide a reasonable access to a high percentage of storage space.

Bench-top power dock: Provides safe easy access to multiple power outlets when positioned towards the front of the bench-top.

Dishdrawer: Because of its compact size, this can be fitted below the bench of most accessible kitchens allowing everyone the convenience of using a dishwasher.

The Design Service

Excellent design need cost no more but changes people's lives.

We offer 6 modules to combine and choose from. This enables us to provide the level of service required whilst maintaining the highest standards of care and expertise throughout:

Module 1:

Planning service

 

Module 2:

Manufacture of kitchen units

 

Module 3:

Installation

 

Module 4:

Project management

 

Module 5:

The end to end total service

 

Module 6:

Audit of existing facilities and suggested upgrades where appropriate

Accessible Design Expert Planning

Three simple stages to planning:

Stage 1:

Our experienced designer will visit the clients home and take all the necessary measurements.

Stage 2:

The designer will discuss clients requirements , provide technical advice and appliance recommendations if necessary.

Stage 3:

A series of computer generated images that clearly show functionality of design will be provided to the client.

Contact us, or better still, come and visit our showroom and we will be pleased to demonstrate a variety of unique possibilities for your new accessible environment.

Change your dreams of independence into reality.

For more information contact:

Richard Mobbs
Yes Disability Resource Centre
3 William Laurie Place, Albany 0632
Ph: 09 414 5360 / 0800 937 937
Email: richard@yesdisability.org.nz