Hello from Canada everyone!
Does anyone have any leads and tips on where I can find
information/resources on building housing that is inclusive of the needs of
persons who are Deaf? Evidently there are some design considerations and
accommodations geared soley to their needs but Im looking for effective ways
to integrate visual/strobe alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, door bells
....and the many other issues that have to be considered into the planning &
design......the proposed housing will be in a Habitat for Humanity project
fyi (which is affordable housing developed based on the model of "sweat
equity"....see www.torontohabitat.on.ca) and likely will be a bungalow or
townhouse type dwelling. Im looking to the UK because I find there has been
alot of great work done over there and potential new sources of
info......any kinds of checklists, guidelines would be most useful to pass
onto this group. Additionally, if anyone has suggestions for products that
may be available, it would also be useful for us to research.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help,
shane
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