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Ensign, Arselia, Ed. – PAM Repeater, 1991
The brochure provides suggestions for adapting or building approaches and entrances to the home to provide full accessibility to persons with mobility limitations due to disability or age. Briefly described are modifications for ramps, landings at the top and bottom of a ramp, and door openers and locks. This publication lists 13 sources for…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Design Requirements, Physical Disabilities

Cocke, Elizabeth A. – RE:view, 1992
This paper outlines housing modification issues for both the housing consumer with visual impairments and the builder/remodeler, with emphasis on single-family housing. Suggested modifications are listed for the exterior, entrance, elevator, doors, floors, lighting and the electrical system, windows, room layout and shape, kitchen, and stairs and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Building Design, Design Requirements
Public Works Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1982
The manual describes, for people with physical disabilities, a building standard of accessibility and the policy for its application. Policies address both new construction and renovation work based on principles of building accessibility to a broad range of users, public service accessibility, and equality of access to employment opportunities.…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Requirements