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You've probably never thought about it, but how does a vision impaired person find those little dots designed to help them find their way in public? Typically before a person with vision impairment starts their journey, they take a few essential aides with them to help them get through the day. Aides include a cane, guide dog, phone with GPS and possibly some information that may have been downloaded beforehand. Another aide that assists a person with vision impairment is braille and tactile signs. Braille and tactile signs are generally provided within newer buildings, however in older buildings and in public spaces, braille and tactile...

1 May 2019, is the adoption date for the 2019 edition of the BCA/NCC by all States and Territories. The adoption date signifies that, from today, BCA/NCC 2019 is given legal effect by relevant legislation in each State and Territory. The next edition of the BCA/NCC is scheduled to be released in 2022. It is noted that there are minor changes to the Clause D3.6 of the NCC/BCA including the addition Clause D3.6 (g) which requires directional signage from non-accessible and accessible sanitary facilities to the location of the nearest adult change facility within a building. There are no changes to Specification...