hi all
spotted this on the disability research list and thought it looked very
applicable to our list.
haven't had time to check out the software myself yet so would be interested
to read anyones comments either on the software itself or the concept in
general.
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From: Guy Dewsbury <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 2:21 PM
Subject: CUSTODIAN
> Dear All,
> I thought it would be useful to inform everyone of the completion of
> CUSTODIAN, a 4th Framework EU funded project that has developed a
> user friendly software suite for designing smart homes for people with
> disabilities and older people. The software is available as freeware from
> SEARCH, Faculty of Design, The Robert Gordon University, Garthdee
> Road, Aberdeen or by emailing me.
> CUSTODIAN is a software package that allows the needs of people with
> disabilities to be translated into the appropriate technological solution.
> The
> software is run within Microsoft Visio and allows the user to use pre-
> existing templates to develop a solution of develop the smart home design
> from scratch. The software is also a visualisation tool that enables the
> smart home design to be demonstrated to stake-holders and clients in
> order to modify or further develop the solution. The software comprises a
> costing feature and manufacturer database as well as easy to use (drag
> and drop) technology that means that non technical people can design
> bespoke systems to meet the needs of individuals.
> The software has been trailed and modified considerably in the course of
> its development by the consortium (from RGU, University of Porto,
> University of Reading, Edinvar Housing Association, EIBA and The
> Tayside consortium). The software will also be available for download on
>
> www.custodian.org.uk/custodian
>
> As apart of the development team, I hope this software will be of use in
> providing a communications aid, a visualisation tool and a fully
integrated
> piece of software that brings this form of technology into the public
> domain
> and not having it remain in the business sectors.
>
> I welcome any responses to this software development and hope you
> might find it of use or know people who could use it.
>
>
Adrian Higginbotham,
SURFACE
Salford University, Research Focus on AcCessible Environments.
E-mail [log in to unmask]
tel: 0161-2954939
fax: 0161-2955011
web: http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/surface/
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