Section: Aids & Adaptations
Blackwood unveils its new fully accessible futuristic homes in Dundee
Posted 03.07.17
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Blackwood Group unveiled its brand new fully accessible flats in Dundee. Features include:
- Electric doors that slide open and shut at the touch of a button
- Rise and fall kitchen surfaces and cupboards, and a rise and fall stove
- An oven with a door that folds away so a wheelchair user can easily reach dishes inside
- A fully adapted bathroom with adjustable rise and fall sink that also slides along; a Geberit toilet with remote control so a carer can wait outside and control the automatic cleaning system; a versatile and stylish shower suitable for both disabled and non-disabled users
- An automatic door entry system that operates from a key card and is fitted with an external camera
- Generous turning space throughout the flat for wheelchair users to manoeuvre easily without collisions
- Electric blinds that can be controlled from an app to suit a range of scenarios
