6 changes to the floor plan 1. For my first change I looked at adding ramps and automatic doors in the major entrances and exits. This enable a physically disabled person with limited movement to access the exits via the automatic door as well as the wheelchair users to use the ramp to prevent any serious accidents. This further enables them to access each room by pushing the button that they can press that automatically opens the door as well as a ramp for easy access and independence and freedom to come and when they want. This offers support for a wheelchair by preventing them from any danger or harm by supporting their needs. This promotes anti discriminatory practise also allows them the opportunity to socialise with other residents which enhances on their communication skills. 2. For my second change I changed words into pictures to improve a person’s understanding who suffers from learning difficulties. This enables a person with severe learning difficulties to be able to make decisions and choices leading to them having freedom. This further makes them independent and more free to decide what they want to do and allows them free speech on areas that they are interested in. this allows a person empowerment because of their right to freedom. This further gives them their own communication preferences. 3. For my third change I decided to fit a lift to enable residents with a physical disability to have access to all areas without any limitations. This gives an elderly person dignity by not having to ask for help getting up the stairs which also gives independence. This also gives them a broader scale of activities that they can take part in in the home with improves on a person’s mental stimulation as well as physical. 4. My fourth change that I would make to the home is to offer a softer colour scheme for people with mental disabilities to feel more at home with a happier atmosphere. This improves their emotional state helping to feel like they are in a secure environment whilst also offering them the ability to feel comfortable enabling in a care home setting. For example a pale green gives sensitivity and thoughtfulness to a person with for example anxiety and depression as well as offering them a coping strategy. 5. My fifth change to benefit those on the autistic spectrum would be to ensure that the lighting system offers a dim light in order for them to feel happy in the environment. This supports their preferences of a low light level enabling them to think straight which enables them to communicate with each other by expressing their needs. 6. My last change that I would make is to offer braille to allow people with visual impairments to read signs and posters allowing them a right to independence. This promotes their individual rights and choices as well as their well-being by them not having to ask questions about what pictures and posters are about as well as being able to communicate with staff and other residents about any issues as well as engaging in general conversations.