Design considerations for
Lighting and electrical outlets
different rooms
• Make sure all rooms have good quality general and task
The kitchen lighting.
• Use large rocker-type light switches.
• A diameter of 150-180 cm is the recommended • Provide enough outlets to avoid extension cords.
open space in a kitchen for wheelchair users. • Place light switches at entrances for easy accessibility.
• L- or U-shaped work surfaces that include the sink, • .
cook-top and oven facilitate safe handling of hot
or heavy items.
C14: Enabling
•
• Implement colour contrasts on work surfaces to housing
assist individuals with limited vision.
• Pull-out shelves, baskets, and rotating corner
environments for •
shelves promote accessibility. people with Interior fabrics and furnishings
Sample
• Provide heat-resistant surfaces next to stoves and
ovens for safe handling of hot dishes.
disabilities (B) • Choose fabrics that are easy to wash – polyester-
cotton blends.
• .
• Choose fabrics with low flammability – cotton, wool,
• .
rayon, polyester, or modacrylic.
•The
. living and dining room
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• Avoid fabrics with long, loose, fluffy pile, as they
ignite more easily.
•• Furniture arrangement should provide an open space for a 360° turn in a wheelchair.
• Use different textures in upholstery and cushions to
• Use low-pile carpets and non-slip floor coverings.
help those with limited vision identify furniture by
•• Choose higher chairs for individuals with limited strength in their legs.
touch.
• Table height should accommodate wheelchair users - no crossbars.
• .
• .
• .
• .
• .
• Bedroom
.
• . Laundry • .
• .
•• . Wardrobe rails should be adjustable, and drawers should be low
• Front-loading washing machines and dryers are more
enough for seated individuals.
accessible for seated users.
•
• Install general ceiling-mounted lighting, and table and wall-
•
• Controls placed on the front or side are more user-
mounted task lighting.
friendly for seated individuals.
•
•• Ensure a clear path from the bed to the bathroom.
• Controls should be easy to read and have Braille.
• The height of the bed should be suitable for easy transfer to and
• .
from a wheelchair and for those with limited leg strength.
• .
• .
• .
• .
• .
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• . Copyright © www.summariessa.co.za (DO NOT COPY)
• .
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Summaries after sample
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Summaries after sample
Lighting and electrical outlets
different rooms
• Make sure all rooms have good quality general and task
The kitchen lighting.
• Use large rocker-type light switches.
• A diameter of 150-180 cm is the recommended • Provide enough outlets to avoid extension cords.
open space in a kitchen for wheelchair users. • Place light switches at entrances for easy accessibility.
• L- or U-shaped work surfaces that include the sink, • .
cook-top and oven facilitate safe handling of hot
or heavy items.
C14: Enabling
•
• Implement colour contrasts on work surfaces to housing
assist individuals with limited vision.
• Pull-out shelves, baskets, and rotating corner
environments for •
shelves promote accessibility. people with Interior fabrics and furnishings
Sample
• Provide heat-resistant surfaces next to stoves and
ovens for safe handling of hot dishes.
disabilities (B) • Choose fabrics that are easy to wash – polyester-
cotton blends.
• .
• Choose fabrics with low flammability – cotton, wool,
• .
rayon, polyester, or modacrylic.
•The
. living and dining room
Summaries after sample
• Avoid fabrics with long, loose, fluffy pile, as they
ignite more easily.
•• Furniture arrangement should provide an open space for a 360° turn in a wheelchair.
• Use different textures in upholstery and cushions to
• Use low-pile carpets and non-slip floor coverings.
help those with limited vision identify furniture by
•• Choose higher chairs for individuals with limited strength in their legs.
touch.
• Table height should accommodate wheelchair users - no crossbars.
• .
• .
• .
• .
• .
• Bedroom
.
• . Laundry • .
• .
•• . Wardrobe rails should be adjustable, and drawers should be low
• Front-loading washing machines and dryers are more
enough for seated individuals.
accessible for seated users.
•
• Install general ceiling-mounted lighting, and table and wall-
•
• Controls placed on the front or side are more user-
mounted task lighting.
friendly for seated individuals.
•
•• Ensure a clear path from the bed to the bathroom.
• Controls should be easy to read and have Braille.
• The height of the bed should be suitable for easy transfer to and
• .
from a wheelchair and for those with limited leg strength.
• .
• .
• .
• .
• .
•GR10
. CS T4-T6 Mindmap Focus
• . Copyright © www.summariessa.co.za (DO NOT COPY)
• .
,Sample
Summaries after sample
,Sample
Summaries after sample
,Sample
Summaries after sample
