Today is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Amy Francis-Smith, member of Habinteg's Insight Group and Architectural Designer shares her thoughts on how we can reform legislation to improve accessibility in the built environment. .
Read Amy Francis-Smith: "The future has to be accessible, there is no other option."…
Yesterday, at the annual Homes UK exhibition, Sheron took part in a panel discussion titled: Housing an ageing population: At crisis point?. The expert panel was convened to explore how we can increase the supply of decent, affordable and accessible housing for an ageing population.
Read Sheron Carter highlights the accessible housing crisis at Homes UK: Future of Living…
74 year old Pat Fletcher has recently moved into her brand new Habinteg accessible home. However, up until two weeks ago, Pat struggled in an inaccessible house that was detrimental to her mental health and put a strain on her relationship with her family.
Read "My sister can finally visit me" - My accessible home changed my life…
Ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors are today warning of a crisis in the provision of suitable housing for older and disabled people as they launch a new coalition to campaign for accessible homes.
Read New coalition to tackle ‘timebomb’ in lack of suitable housing…
Earlier this month, we celebrated several members of Habinteg’s Insight Group amazing achievement of joining the Disability Power 100 list – an annual publication containing the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK.
Read Habinteg’s Insight Group members make the Disability Power 100 list…