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However, more work needs to be undertaken in terms of enabling people to get from
their front door to the stations, and in improving disabled access with other stations.
Design of houses for adults with cognitive disabilities
Steele and Ahrentzen (2010) have adopted a user centred approach to the design
of houses for adults with autism and other cognitive disabilities. An understanding
of the need for predictability in everyday life has been matched with technologi-
cal innovations (e.g. telemonitoring) and home design (e.g., motorised windows,
adjustable sinks). The day has been broken down into stages, and the design of each
task or environment where activities take place optimised Importantly this has been
taken one stage further ...