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.

Tomorrow, 16^th 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.

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.

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.

Sam Renke explains how having her own adapted home has enriched her life in a multitude of ways.