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Access

EMA is distinctively placed to provide advice and design solutions to create and improve access for people with disabilities, to buildings and places. This includes access audits, advice on code requirements and particularly access to Heritage Buildings.
 
EMA Access to Heritage Buildings Photo Collection
A series of photos collected by Eric over the years demonstrating use of modifications to heritage buildings for people with disabilities.

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Improving Access Book Cover

Improving Access to Heritage Buildings

Eric has produced a booklet on improving access for people with disabilities to heritage buildings where the heritage value of a property must be carefully considered when making it universally accessible.  This booklet is available to read on the Australian Heritage Commission web site via the link below.

 

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HERITAGE BUILDINGS BOOKLET

Access for All to Heritage Places

This technical leaflet prepared in association with Heritage Vic includes information on maintaining the heritage value of an important building, while ensuring it is able to be accessed by all people.

 

ACCESS FOR ALL TO HERITAGE PLACES

 

Picture of an accessible bedroom layout from the Draft Information Sheet on Adaptable Housing

Draft Information Sheet for Adaptable Housing Class C

Eric prepared this information sheet is to assist people in understanding the requirements to meet AS4299. Feedback would be appreciated to eric@emaa.com.au.  It was prepared in January 2006.  It is available in PDF format via the link below.

 

DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET FOR ADAPTABLE HOUSING

 

The International Symbol for AFILS

Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems

A simple guide for architects and others in complying with the Building Code of Australia clause D3.7 Hearing Augmentation, initiated by the late Mervyn Willoughby-Thomas FRAIA, Accredited Access Consultant with the ACAA and a hearing-impaired architect.  It assumes a knowledge of building construction standards and legislation.  It was prepared in March 2003 and is available in PDF format via the link below.

 

AUDIO FREQUENCY INDUCTION LOOP SYSTEMS GUIDE

 

Image of an accessible laundry bench setup

Draft Information Sheet on Accessible Laundries

This information sheet is to assist people in understanding the requirements to enhance access to laundries.  It is available in PDF format via the link below.

 

DRAFT INFORMATION SHEET ON ACCESSIBLE LAUNDRIES

 

Design for Deafness

This paper was presented by Eric Martin at the Fourth National Deafness Sector Summit 21 May 2006 in Perth, Australia. You can read Eric's paper or view his PowerPoint presentation here in PDF format or read the transcript of the presentation on the Deafness Forum of Australia's website via the links below.

 

DESIGN FOR DEAFNESS PAPER         DESIGN FOR DEAFNESS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IN PDF       TRANSCRIPT

 

A Community for All Ages - Building the Future

Presentation on Adaptable housing by Eric Martin, given at the 'Community for All Ages - Building the Future' seminar held by the Department of Heath and Aging in Canberra on 30 March 2006.  You can view the PowerPoint presentation here in PDF format or read the transcript on the Department of Heath and Aging's website via the links below.

 

BUILDING THE FUTURE: ADAPTABLE HOUSING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IN PDF FORMAT         TRANSCRIPT

 

 

CLICK FOR FULL LIST OF ACCESS PROJECTS

Recent Access projects undertaken in this area include:

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Brisbane International Airport, Brisbane, QLD

Access Audit, Access Policy then review, of design and documentation plus construction advice and certification for extensions to the Brisbane International Airport Terminal.


Brisbane Hawthorne City Cat Terminal, Brisbane, QLD

Undertake a disability access audit of the Ferry Terminal and adjacent park.


Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane, QLD

Provide disability access advice on the proposed upgrading of QPAC and improve access to theatres


QLD Museum, Brisbane, QLD

Undertake an access audit of the existing building and provide advice on access requirements as part of concept design for upgrade and expansion.


 

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