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Hello Thank you all very much for your input. It has given me some consideration points and I am looking into which is best suitable and would ensure safety. Thank you, Laura Sullivan ________________________________ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Linskell Jeremy (NHS TAYSIDE) <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 11 January 2016 09:20 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Door Opener Here is a link to a specification document. It’s slightly dated now, but it is comprehensive and most of it is still relevant, http://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=629 It’s certainly a good starting point for anyone wanting get an understanding of the area cheers Jeremy Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM Principal Clinical Scientist Electronic Assistive Technology Service Ninewells Hospital Dundee Scotland tel: 01382-496286 fax:01382-496322 Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393 ________________________________ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Dean Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2016 12:01 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Door Opener Hello All, The extract below is part of a specification we co-wrote many years ago in an attempt to distinguish a "motorised door" from a system specifically intended to be functional for a person with a disability. The idea was to have the appropriate level of detail thought about and included in a home modification plan. RFID (prox) cards certainly do have their place, in particular if the user has trouble with a radio remote or switch adapted radio remote. Generally a quality coded radio remote (think garage door opener) is still the simplest and cheapest option as just one receiver has to be installed near the motor and the job is done! There's no need to wire RFID readers on each side of the door. Cheers, James Dean ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Technical Solutions Australia Pty Ltd 109 Ferndale Rd, Silvan Vic 3795 tecsol.com.au <tecsol.com.au> Ph (03) 9737 9000 Fax (03) 9737 9111 ====================== Designers should consider the following points when planning a domestic door access system for people with a severe physical impairment living independently. Some of the facilities listed may not be necessary for a person with a lesser disability. 1. Have a battery backup that can keep the system operational for at least twelve hours (overnight) in the event of a mains power failure. 2. The door can be used manually at all times. 3. The system should be able to hold the door open for an indefinite period. Many door openers will only hold the door open for a limited time then shut automatically. This timed operation is not generally suitable for people with a disability. 4. Provide push button wall switch/es of a type and at a position suitable for the intended resident. 5. A numeric keypad on the outside of the door to provide access for family, carers, etc. 6. A radio remote control for use in a wheelchair with switches as required that are proven suitable for the intended resident. 7. An intercom between the front door and resident's bed. The intercom should be of a "hands free" style, and require no physical movement by the resident to communicate. The intercom hands free function will not be affected by background noise. The intercom will be capable of activating the door via a switch that is proven suitable for the intended resident to use when in bed. From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Smith Craig (BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) Sent: Saturday, 9 January 2016 4:22 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Door Opener Hi. There are 3 issues regarding door automation. 1) trigger/access method. In this case, if the user is pretty mobile, I would recommend a proximity card system. She can have this card in a pocket and simply walk past the reader. This range can be anything between a cm or so, to about 2.5 meters. Internal and external readers can be fitted, so she can have independence entering and leaving. 2) lock release. Depending on the lock, the release cost can vary between £20 and £800. Do you know what type of door lock is currently fitted? --- It may be a Yale type lock; could be a deadbolt type lock; or could be a multipoint type lock. 3) opener. There are some really bad openers, and there are some really good openers. I would recommend a good one, as in my experience the cheaper ones have regular issues. 2 Of those that I have experience with, One is around £700 the other about £1500. I would advise against a selection of opener simply on cost grounds. Hope this helps, but let me know if you need any more info. Thanks. Craig. Craig Smith Assistive Technology Team Barnsley Hospital NHS Sent from my iPad On 8 Jan 2016, at 16:18, Laura Sullivan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: Hello Thank you for the reply. Yes it sounds like the second option would indeed be better and hopefully I will be able to justify spending twice as much if we can find something appropriate. ________________________________ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of KEVIN DOUGHTY <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Sent: 08 January 2016 15:00 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Door Opener Hi Laura It certainly sounds a if this person needs some assistive technology. There may be two issues to address: 1. Is it a door release mechanism that is needed that would allow the user to use a remote control to allow a visitor in? or 2. Is a powered door opener needed that would allow the user to open the door to exit when needed? The second option may seem much better (and would help escape in the event of a fire) but would cost up to 20 times more! Voice control may indeed be possible but is it any better than alternative switch arrangements, gesture controls, eye gaze etc.? ________________________________ From: Laura Sullivan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, 8 January 2016, 11:25 Subject: Door Opener Hello I was advised from Darren Awang, who is my MSc Assistive Technology Course tutor to contact yourself for some advice please? I have a customer who has cerebral palsy and has great difficulty opening her front door - this is her only access. The customer is still young and we are looking at her trying to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. She has a standard door in place now but is unable to open this so is trapped inside her home after the carers have gone or asks for the door to be left open during the day - propped open with a door stop - which is leaving herself very vulnerable. The customer has very limited grip in her hand and little strength in her upper arms - so I was thinking about an automatic door which could be controlled by her voice - now I was unsure if this is at all possible but wondered it there was anything like that out there? Kind Regards Laura Sullivan ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. 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