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Design information


This section provides design/technical points, relevant aspects of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People funding and clinical considerations to think about during the assessment and housing modifications process. Developed by the Housing Working Group 2010.

Information for EMS Assessors, click on the links below:

Download Ramps

Download Rails, steps, easy steps and stairs

Download Doors, doorways and walls

Download Chair or Platform Stair Lift

Download Ceiling Mounted Overhead Hoists

Download Bidet

Download Level Access Shower, Toilet, Vanity

Download 1m External Platform Lift

Download 1.5m External Platform Lift

The Nuts & Bolts of Drawing Plans for Housing Modifications

A presentation developed by Tania Smellie, Occupational Therapist covering how to illustrate an existing layout and proposed design solutions in sketch and scale.

Download The nuts and bolts of housing modifications