Lighting the homes of people with sight loss
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In 2001 Thomas Pocklington Trust commissioned a one year scoping study from the Research Group for Inclusive Environments (RGIE) at the University of Reading to undertake initial survey work and a small practical trial. This paper summarises the content and output of this study. The output from this project is the initial stage in the development of lighting guidance and recommendations for visually impaired people, community care professionals and designers.
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تاریخ انتشار 2003