Vista Access Architects are delighted to announce the completion of our very first Final-as-built Certification for an SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)...
Vista Access Architect certifies first Final-as-built dwelling under the new SDA Design Standard
Vista Access Architects are delighted to announce the completion of our very first Final-as-built Certification for an SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)...
New SDA New Build- Existing Stock- Legacy Stock Calculator.
The NDIS SDA Price Guide 2020-21 has an Appendix B for Annual Base Price per participant for New Builds, Appendix C...
New Build- Existing Stock- Legacy Stock
The NDIS SDA Price Guide 2020-21 has an Appendix B for Annual Base Price per participant for New Builds, Appendix C...
Dwelling types eligible for SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) funding and OOA
Funding of the types of dwelling eligible for SDA funding are noted in NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) SDA Price Guide....
Vista Access Architects are now registered as NDIS Accredited SDA Assessors
Is your SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Assessor a NDIS Accredited SDA Assessor? NDIS SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Assessments and Certifications under...
Location factor for NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
The SDA price for a particular dwelling depends on the location of the dwelling. To derive an SDA price limit for...
NDIS SDA Density Rules and Density Calculator
SDA Density Restrictions "How many SDA participants can be accommodated in a development and in particular in a multi-unit residential building?"....
2019 Access Inclusion Award
Farah was awarded the 2019 Access Inclusion Award for being the Access Consultant for a Specialist Disability Accomodation which demonstrated an outstanding...
LRV Contrast App by Vista Access Architects judged as a finalist in the Australian Access Awards for the Educational App of the Year
'LRV Contrast' App developed by Vista Access Architects and BEZAPPS for calculating LRV (Luminance Reflectance Value) Contrast has just been judged as a...
NDIS SDA Design Standard Released
Today has been an absolute career highlight day with the launch of the NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standard by...
2019 Access Inclusion Award Winner
Farah Madon was awarded the 2019 Access Inclusion Award for being the Access Consultant for a Specialist Disability Accomodation designed by...
2019 Australian Access Awards Finalist for Educational App of the Year
'LRV Contrast' App developed by Farah Madon and BEZAPPS for calculating LRV Contrast has been judged as a Finalist in the...
2019 Australia Day Awards - Farah Madon awarded Penrith Citizen of the Year
Farah Madon was awarded the 2019 Penrith Citizen of the Year. Below are the details as presented by Penrith City Council....
New Changing Places Australia Facility Certified
Vista Access Architects have just certified a new Changing Places facility at Westfield, Blacktown NSW. We can provide both; Pre-construction design...
Pro-Bono works for Sunnyfield Disability Services
Vista Access Architects recently provided pro-bono Disabilty Access Consultancy services for Sunnyfield Disability Services. Sunnyfield is a member based, registered not-for-profit...
Everyone Can Play- Inclusive Playspaces Guidelines Document
I was delighted to be a part of the Advisory team, providing pro-bono advice on the new "Everyone can play" the...
Vista Access Architects interviewed by the Daily Telegraph
Vista Access Architects were interviewed for an article "Access All Areas" by Robyn Willis of the Home magazine of the Daily Telegraph....
Bear Cottage
Vista Access Architects provided a pro-bono services for Bear Cottage which included a outdoor landscape design access audit through St. Patricks...
Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre
Farah Madon served as a Management Committee member of Penrith Disabilities Resource Center, joining PDRC as a management committee members in...
Penrith City Council - Access Committee
Farah Madon has served as a Community representative of Penrith City Council's Access Committee since 2010. The Access Committee is a...
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Farah Madon has been a puppy raiser for Guide dogs NSW. At eight weeks of age, Guide Dog puppies are placed...
Women's Community Shelters - The Haven
Women’s Community Shelters works with communities to establish new shelters, which provide short term emergency accommodation and support in a safe...
Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative (MDSI)
Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative (MDSI) is a not for profit charity based in Campbelltown for over 30 years. MDSI primarily works...
Grace's Place
Grace’s Place - An initiative of Homicide Victims Support Group (HVSG) will provide support in a safe place where children, teenagers...
Nepean Disability Organisation (NADO)
Nepean Disability Organisation (NADO) is a community-based charity and a Community Housing provider that supports people with disabilities, their families and...
Luke Priddis Foundation
Luke Priddis Foundation aims to improve the lives of children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). They provide services to help kids...
2017 NSW Disability Access Inclusion Award
Farah Madon along with colleague Howard Moutrie were named Winners of the 2017 NSW Disability Access Inclusion Award in the category...
FREE Calculator for number of Receivers required for Hearing Augmentation
Hearing Augmentation is required where an inbuilt amplification system is proposed in the following areas: a Class 9b building like an...
FREE Calculator for Accessible SOUs & Accessible Car parking spaces for Class 3 Buildings
Vista Access Architects receives regular inquires as to requirements for Accessible Car parking spaces for Class 3 developments such as Hotels,...
Vista Access Architects are Accredited to certify Changing Places facilities.
Where Accessible toilets as required under the BCA (Building Code of Australia) do not meet the needs of all people with...
Adult Changing facility in Penrith
This design was based on the requirements of Council and based on Lift and Change facilities. Vista Access Architects are also...
Adaptable Housing in Castle Hill
This development is compliant with the requirements of AS4299- Adaptable Housing. This development also achieved Platinum level Certification from LHA (Livable...
Housing for People with a disability in Castle Hill
As Access Consultants and LHA Assessors on the project, our focus was on access and inclusion of people with Disabilities. The...
5 Star Hotel cum Residential Development with Heritage components in Parramatta
This spectacular 55 storey tower symbolises the exhilarating rise and momentum of new Parramatta. The 5-star luxury hotel is designed in...
NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation at Castle Hill
Special features of the house include the state of art amenities including ceiling hoist systems for bedrooms as well as bathroom...
LHA Platinum level development at West Pennant Hills.
This development was for a 5 bedroom group home with shared amenity facilities. As Access Consultants and LHA Assessors on the...
Luminance Contrast, where is it required?
Luminance Contrast is the amount of light reflected from one surface as compared to the amount of light reflected from another...
Handrail profile for Accessibility
Handrail cross-section for stairways and ramps are required to comply with AS1428.1-2009. The Diameters of handrails are to be between 30mm-50mm...
Decoding head height requirements for Parking spaces for people with Disabilities
There are 2 types of parking spaces identified suitable for people with Disabilities by the Australian Standards. AS/NZS 2890.6-2009 (Parking facilities—Off-street...
Touched by Olivia
Vista Access Architects provided pro-bono design services for a proposed Adult Change Facility for Touched by Olivia Foundation at Livvi's Place...
