On the 30th of July 2015, at 1pm, I visited a public waiting area of my local Centrelink office at Suter Street, Southport. This essay will discuss the observations and reflections that I made about the organisations physical location and layout, available information, atmosphere and ambience. This essay will also examine the strengths and limitations of each of these topics. The physical location of the Centrelink office was overall very pleasing. As I do not own a car I relied on public transport to arrive at the office. The building was about 300 metres away from the tram station. Due to the close proximity of public transport, clients who do not have access to their own personal vehicle can still visit the office with ease. For clients that do have access to their own cars there were also a number of parking options around the agency. These options included parallel street parking, the car park behind the agency or the undercover parking in the building next door. The building had clear wheelchair access on the …show more content…
When walking through the door, straight away I was met with a line of clients looking to attend their appointments. This area was open and allowed for people to stand in a line without feeling as though their personal space was being invaded. As I looked around the office it was easy to distinguish the different areas and the purpose of each of these areas. The waiting room, the one on one desks and the computer space were separate and easily discernable from one another. The openness of the office was a positive quality as it allowed everyone present in the office to have his or her own personal space, this in turn helps clients to feel comfortable. The waiting area derived of a number of green cushioned chairs facing a television. These chairs were comfortable and there were enough chairs for every client even though the office was quite
The most impressive room in the building was the registry room. It measured 200 feet by 100 feet, and had an impressive fifty-six foot arched ceiling. Twelve narrow aisles, divided by iron bars, channeled new arrivals to be examined by doctors at the front of the room. The officials who worked at the island, however, were not impressed by the architecture. In fact, they constantly complained of leaky roofs, and other problems within the building.
Chairs come in many different forms. A good ergonomic chair is perfect for a work station. First, an ergonomic chair has padding on it to ensure comfort. Next, it should be adjustable. An adjustable chair is great in order to have your eyes perfectly aligned with your monitor. An ergonomic chair must have five wheels because five wheels help insure safety by making it harder to fall and tip, and it makes it easier to move around in rather than a chair without wheels. The chair must have support for your back for proper posture and to prevent slouching. The chair must also have an armrest, armrest make sure that your arms don’t get tired of holding their own weight and lets them rest on the armrest. Ergonomic chairs are very important in an
The apartment complex shares the same one-way entrance with an additional apartment complex beside the complex. The complex in question has underground parking,
An overview of fulfillment was accumulated concerning office's evaluation. All together, the thought continues as before, parts' conclusions of the office and facilities would reveal insight onto important changes that need to happen.
Firstly, since I’m a wheelchair bound individual and cannot stand. The reason I’m requesting an accommodation is based on the nature of my job as a Tax Examiner which consists of sitting a considerable amount of time (100% of the day, approximately 8 hours). With my recent surgery (hemorrhoidectomy, 2 months ago) I can no longer sit long periods without experiencing a considerable amount of pain, even when I take frequent breaks to lean over and change positions to relieve pressure from sitting I still cannot avoid the pain from constant sitting while I work.
The parking lot of this facility includes many easily visible and accessible parking spaces for individuals using wheelchairs within close proximity of the entrance. The sidewalk between the parking lot and main entrance includes a large area that is flush with the parking lot making it easily accessible to people using wheelchairs. Inside the main doors, which lacks automatic controls, there is a wide aisle that runs almost the entire length of the gym before dead ending into a set of stairs leading up to a cardio loft. Both areas on either side of the aisle are designated for free weights and nautilus equipment.
This depends on the location - is it a business mans office or an old
Social care is an essential fragment of welfare in contemporary Britain. Currently, the disabled and the elderly have a say in regards to their care and can choose the best method of care that suits their lifestyle and individual needs. However, provision of care was not always so versatile; for much of the twentieth century, long term care of any nature remained the responsibility of state run institutions. The service user; as they are referred to as today, had all their rights forfeited, their identity lost and had no input regarding their care plan; on many occasions they were forcefully institutionalised. Therefore, this essay sets out to answer the following questions - What is meant by the term “institutionalisation” and secondly,
It might seem like a new idea, but it was actually conceived of in Germany in 1960 by two brothers who thought this would boost communication and efficiency and deemphasize status (Source B). Since its inception in 1960, the open-office layout has spread throughout most of North America, with roughly two-thirds of employees working in this setting. The open office layout is malevolent to the efficiency and productivity of the workers due to the lack of privacy and creates a lot of distraction. Being in an open office can negatively affect one’s efficiency at work
The Department of Social Services in Pitt County is a very drab building on the inside and out. I noticed that the receptionist is completely separated from patrons by a wall with a hole in which to speak through. Though I realize that many buildings have this set up, I feel that it creates an impression of disconnection between the staff and clients. I did notice a small play area for children as a part of the waiting room, which I believed was considerate to parents. Halloween decorations were out as well, creating a more comfortable feel.
...erfect atmosphere to convey speed, efficiency, and technology of the time. This open floor plan not only functions as an efficient visual element but also incorporates the idea of communal work. Customers, store leaders, associates, tech gurus etc. are all free to wander and work together without office walls or boundaries to separate them. The change in the use of light began during the Bauhaus era when lampshades which used to block light and create harsh separations were replaced with broad flood lights evenly spaced to create equal lighting throughout. The use of pure white walls and metal trim also make direct reference to the Bauhaus ideals. Likewise there is an egalitarian principle evoked in the designs. Built to human scale and made clearly for use by people rather than large monumental or overly scaled buildings that often promote power and authority.
The dialysis clinic is set up much different than I had expected. Prior to going to the center, I pictured many different patient rooms or dividers where the patients could sit in privacy during dialysis, however, that wasn’t the case. When I walked into the clinic, there were many different reclining
As soon as you enter the courtroom, both to the left and to the right is a seating area for the public. As I was seated and writing my notes on the layout of the court room the judge appeared to which we were told to “all
Hotels usually get requests and provide specific requirements for those with special needs. Many internationally branded hotels often have the best services for the disabled considering the fact that they have big corridors and lift that tend to enhance accessibility. Historic hotels might not have ramps and they don’t lack on the portable ones.
...h there were a number of rooms separated and specified for certain activities, it is not enough. Each of them has a potential of risk, and again that is as a result of their ignorance. Nonetheless, if they work more concentrating on personal and place hygiene. Inspection and observation for everything including documents and records. The more improvement they will get.