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For the Juniors: Thoughtful design

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Woman in wheelchair washes hands at bathroom sink
For the Juniors: Thoughtful design

SUBJECTS:  Technologies

YEARS:  F–2


Meet Hugo's nan, who gets around in a wheelchair.

See how her house is designed for a person in a wheelchair.

Watch for things that suit her needs.


Things to think about

  1. 1.How might a house be specially designed for a person in a wheelchair? What would you need to think about?
  2. 2.What changes have been made to the washing line to make it easier for a person in a wheel chair to use? The house is all on one level with no steps. Why is that important? What is clever about the design of the benches? Why are the light switches larger in this house?
  3. 3.Draw one of the ways this house is designed for a person in a wheelchair. How is the design helpful?
  4. 4.Have a look at your home. Would it suit a person in a wheelchair? What changes would need to be made to make it wheelchair-friendly?


Acknowledgements

Music by Glyn Lehmann.



Date of broadcast: 23 Jul 2001


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