Marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day, this webinar brings together leading voices to explore how inclusive design can better serve all citizens.
Overview
From accessible housing innovations to age-inclusive thinking and practical guidance for creating age-friendly environments, our speakers will share insights, research and real-world examples.
Learn how policy, design and lived experience intersect to shape more equitable places. Whether you work in planning, design, housing or policy, this session offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas to embed accessibility at every stage of development and decision-making, helping create environments where everyone can thrive.
From accessible housing innovations to age-inclusive thinking and practical guidance for creating age-friendly environments, our speakers will share insights, research and real-world examples.
Learn how policy, design and lived experience intersect to shape more equitable places. Whether you work in planning, design, housing or policy, this session offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas to embed accessibility at every stage of development and decision-making, helping create environments where everyone can thrive.
Agenda
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Communications and Membership Officer
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:10: Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides
Carly Dickson, Senior Access and Inclusive Environments Consultant, ARUP and Bianca Rossetti, Strategic Partnership Manager, Centre for Ageing Better
- 16:20: A vision for good quality, inclusive housing
Mellis Haward, Director, Archio Ltd
- 16:30: Speaker tbc
- 16.40: Questions and panel debate
- 17.00: Close
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Communications and Membership Officer
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:10: Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides
Carly Dickson, Senior Access and Inclusive Environments Consultant, ARUP and Bianca Rossetti, Strategic Partnership Manager, Centre for Ageing Better
- 16:20: A vision for good quality, inclusive housing
Mellis Haward, Director, Archio Ltd
- 16:30: Speaker tbc
- 16.40: Questions and panel debate
- 17.00: Close
Why attend our HAPPI Hour webinars?
At our popular events, you can:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery;
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments; and
- Connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
At our popular events, you can:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery;
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments; and
- Connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
Organiser
Housing LIN