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Sensory disability

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Sensory disorder
Sensory impairment
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Disability
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Sensory disability
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How do people with disability and complex needs experience the built environment in apartments designed for people with disability?

Jacqui Naismith, Di Winkler, Jacinta Douglas
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...
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Making changes for physical and sensory conditions


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