Regardless of the policy backstory surrounding disability employment, the fact it’s being addressed is constructive. But it’s a bit like claiming you want to bake a cake when you don’t have an oven.
Read Amber Rudd wants more disabled people in work. Where are the accessible homes to do this?…
Tomorrow, 16th March, is Disabled Access Day. At Habinteg we’re always striving to get the message of the need more accessible housing in the UK out there. We, and our training and consultancy arm, The Centre for Accessible Environments believe this message is inextricably linked with providing accessible environments that allow disabled people to live independent lives.
Read Celebrating Disabled Access day …
Nicholas Bungay, Director of Strategy and External Affairs, comments in Planning and Building Control Today about the government recently announcing plans to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in all new large public buildings and how to ensure venues are open to everyone.
Read Embracing the rewards of creating inclusive accessible environments…
We currently have a number of properties available to let at our Gainsborough Court scheme in Lockleaze, Bristol.
Gainsborough Court consists of 19 ground floor independent wheelchair accessible flats. Like all Habinteg properties, the scheme has been specifically designed for disabled people to live independent lives.
Read Habinteg properties available for let in Bristol…
Sam Renke explains how having her own adapted home has enriched her life in a multitude of ways.
Read Inaccessible housing is stopping disabled people living our best independent lives…