accessible lighting design for people with disabilities
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Universal design is a way of integrating accessibility features seamlessly into the environment. Read these tips to see how you can include universal design in your life. Read more at http://bit.ly/1bjeCybTRANSCRIPT
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Light Logic aims to help consumers learn about residential lighting best practices, design, energy efficiency and all topics regarding lighting a home.
Visit Light Logic at:http://bit.ly/1bjeCyb
Thursday, October 24, 13
Accessible Lighting Design For People With DisabilitiesAccessible Lighting Design For People With Disabilities
Universal design is a way of integrating accessibility features seamlessly into the architectural environment.
Thursday, October 24, 13
Accessible Lighting Design For People With DisabilitiesAccessible Lighting Design For People With Disabilities
Avoiding Lighting Glare
When it comes to home lighting, one difficulty common to wheelchair users is glare.
The positioning and design of lights in your average home often results in light shining directly in their eyes, because these individuals are at a lower vantage point.
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Accessible Lighting Design For People With DisabilitiesAccessible Lighting Design For People With Disabilities
Light for Navigation
Many individuals with disabilities have an increased need for lighting, to compensate for poor vision or other spatial navigation difficulties.
In accessibly designed homes this often translates to installing ground track lighting along hallways and outdoor pathways.
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Accessible Lighting Design For People With DisabilitiesAccessible Lighting Design For People With Disabilities
Integrating Motion Sensors
One way to integrate lighting for accessibility and safety is by installing motion sensors. Particularly in bathrooms and outdoor areas.
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Easy Access Light Switches
The inaccessibility of light switches is one of the most common problems that individuals with disabilities face when it comes to lighting access.
Many light switches are placed too high for individuals who use wheelchairs.
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www.IESLightLogic.orgwww.IESLightLogic.org
Light Logic aims to help consumers learn about residential lighting best practices, design, energy efficiency and all topics regarding lighting a home.
Visit Light Logic at:http://bit.ly/1bjeCyb
Thursday, October 24, 13