The App links directly to UNSW’s
HMinfo Clearinghouse website,
which provides the most up-to-date
information and research available on
home modifications.
UNSW research shows more than
15,000 DIY home modifications are
undertaken by people with disability
and older Australians each year in
reach out
stay at home
NSW alone.
“When people complete their
own home modifications, they can
Featuring up to 14-inch elevation A first-of-its-kind App designed by choose the products they want and
and 20-degree forward tilt, the M3 UNSW researchers will give people have control over the process – the
and M5 Corpus with ActiveReach with disabilities and older Australians DIYmodify App is designed to assist
ensures your world isn’t one- the product information they need to them with this and shows that grab
dimensional. modify their homes and stay in them rails and ramps can be installed in a
for longer. way that won’t make their home look
engineered, and maintains full like a hospital,” UNSW Associate
suspension at any elevation, seating Department of Family and Community Professor Catherine Bridge said.
position or driving speed, making you Services, will help consumers make
feel more secure and reduce driving decisions around purchasing five designed with input from people
fatigue, ensuring a more consistent common home modifications including with disability and seniors to ensure
driving experience. grab rails and handheld showers. the highest level of accessibility for
permobil.com.au people with cognitive, vision and
The suspension is meticulously
linkonline.com.au
The DIY modify App, funded by the
The App is free and available
Bridge says the App was co-
for both iPhone/iPad and Android physical impairment, as well as non-
devices. English speakers.
products
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