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Because of these considerations, and after discussion with Tony Houen, the honorary solicitor for the AAOT-NSW, AAOT-NSW published the following disclaimer in the Sept, 1999 Newsletter, for use by any of its members undertaking structural or building alterations. You may wish to make use of this disclaimer, or to alter it as you see necessary, in order to cover yourself in the provision of home mods. Occupational Therapist: Home Assessment Recommendation Form Disclaimer "The recommendations contained in this form are made after consultation with the client and an investigation of the client's circumstances and needs. Their purpose is to outline steps required to be taken for the benefit of the client, having regard to his or her disabilities. They do not purport to reflect other than limited knowledge on the part of the occupational therapist of structural considerations and building codes. Any queries, concerns or alterations considered necessary for compliance with current building regulations must be discussed with the occupational therapist before quoting for the cost of the work and before the work proceeds. The occupational therapist accepts no responsibility for supervision of the work or for the quality of workmanship."