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Two-thirds of Brits say homes are inaccessible for wheelchair users
Over two-thirds of people in Britain say their homes are inaccessible for wheelchair users, according to a new YouGov poll commissioned by Habinteg.
Accessible offices to captivate – but not capture – colleagues
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at how to make modern accessible offices available to all.
Lessons to be learned about making school buildings accessible
A school recently advised a parent that their child, who used a wheelchair, could not be offered a place because the buildings were unsuitable due to not having an accessible loo, and they did not have the funds to provide one.
How investing in staff training can make your business more accessible
There's a growing awareness among employers that making premises accessible should also include staff training. In this article, About Access explores how training staff on the requirements of disabled colleagues and visitors makes your business more accessible.
Accessible vending machines should be a standard requirement
Doors, pedestrian crossings and loos are among the essentials we’ve looked at when assessing accessibility. Now we’re adding accessible vending machines to the list - whatever they sell, everyone needs to be able to use them, not just non-disabled people.
Opening the door to new angles on making loos accessible
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at some of the options for levelling up when it comes to loo access.
Ups and downs of accessible design
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, explores the importance of ramps when considering accessible design.
Inclusive principles set out approach to making Covid changes accessible
The gradual reopening of the arts and entertainment sectors has prompted a collaboration aimed at ensuring disabled people are not left behind in the planning and delivery of measures to overcome the impact of Covid-19.
The reality of accessible housing during lockdown
As the government consults on how to raise accessibility standards for new homes, Nicholas Bungay of Habinteg discusses recent research into the challenges many disabled people have faced during lockdown because of a lack of even basic accessible features.
HoME: New coalition to tackle the accessible housing “timebomb”
A new coalition of campaigning organisations and housing associations are demanding action to ensure all new homes are accessible and adaptable.
The looming accessible homes crisis
After publishing its recent forecast of accessible housing, Habinteg Housing Association argues we cannot afford to ignore the issue any longer.
Housing plans risk an accessible home crisis, research says
Housing experts have warned of an ‘accessible homes crisis’ as new research reveals that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people.
Time to flush out the poor design of accessible loos
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, urges designers to consider the needs of disabled people when planning essential facilities.
Embracing the rewards of creating inclusive accessible environments
With the government recently announcing plans to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in all new large public buildings, Nicholas Bungay, director of strategy and external affairs at Habinteg, examines how to ensure venues are open to everyone.
Innovation key to making historic properties accessible to modern visitors
Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at how the heritage market can meet the needs of disabled customers.
Accessible, attractive, affordable: Building and designing homes for a range of...
Following the release of the new Wheelchair Housing Design Guide, Michelle Horn of the Centre for Accessible Environments reflects on why accessible housing is such an important issue for the sector.
Habinteg release 3rd Edition of Wheelchair Housing Design Guide
The third edition Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide has been authored by experts from the Centre for Accessible Environments and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Housing
Addressing the accessible housing deficit
There has been considerable focus on the importance of accessible housing in the last few weeks – and with good reason, says Christina McGill of Habinteg
Inclusive design: Accessible toilets today
Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments, explores the subject of toilet design and supply and some of the issues for today’s society
Accessible housing needs to be on the government’s agenda post-election
Christina McGill, Head of Communications, Habinteg shares her wish list following the snap General Election and calls for accessible housing to be a priority
Accessible design must be a consideration from the start
Ian Streets, of About Access Limited says accessible design should not be an afterthought and warns ignoring it early in a project can prove costly
Accessible homes change lives for the better and ensure inclusion
Deborah Stephenson, Director of Operations at Habinteg highlights the impact of living in accessible homes and the importance of inclusive design
Why accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue
The growing national demand for inclusive, accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue, as argued by Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments.
Accessible housing standards: confusion could lead to lack of delivery
Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments returns to the subject of accessible housing standards and how easy it is to confuse the categories .
Accessible environments – Right first time
Right first time will keep costs down in accessible environments
We see enough examples every day to tell us that where there are steps it...
Training scheme launched for wheelchair accessibility
A new training scheme has been launched to help housing professionals understand the changes made relating to wheelchair accessible housing standards…
The Centre for Accessible...