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House Designs for the Disabled
07/28/2010

According to the report stated Livable Housing Design standards for all new homes to be built will be the inspirational target of most leaders of the housing industry, disability sector and community this 2010. This will benefit and will be an advantage among the home owners who are unfortunate and disabled. The outcome of the National Dialogue on Universal Design, called together by Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten last year, to get better the accessibility of Livable Housing and get industry and disability groups working together to endorse it.

There will be three levels when it comes to Livable housing designs, these levels includes: Silver, Gold and Platinum and outline the key features mandatory meeting each standard. According to Mr. Shorten, “These are houses which are easier to live in, can be adapted more cheaply, and will be easier to sell. Livable Housing Design is housing which meet the needs of all people, including people with disability and senior Australians. Families with young children, anyone who suffers a temporary injury, or has a friend with disability to stay the night, will also benefit from Livable Design.”

Just recently the report released that the Gillard Government has been invested almost $1M over four years now to increase the status of positive outcome to their relationships and partnerships with the leaders of the construction and property sectors.

Source: Gov Monitor News