Journal
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
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ISSN:
1440-1630
Journal article
How do people with disability and complex needs experience the built environment in apartments designed for people with disability?
This study examines how apartments designed for people with disability and complex needs support daily life. It identifies four key design factors – space, accessibility, usable technology and sensory management – and finds that good design strengthens independence. Residents also emphasise the need for clearer pre‑move information, better integrated technology and strong support to help...