Housing LIN supports Disabled Access Day 2026
Disabled Access Day is sponsored by Euan’s Guide (opens new window), a listing and review site that helps disabled people, their friends and families know which venues that are accessible.
Disabled Access Day in the context of housing isn’t just symbolic, it helps shine a light on real, everyday barriers that many disabled people face in their homes, champions the benefits of accessible design and strengthens collective calls for policy and planning that ensure housing meets everyone’s needs.
That’s why we’re pleased to highlight the following key initiatives:
Connected by Design: The Fight for Accessible Homes Campaign Launch
Last week, Habinteg’s campaign group joined a live panel discussion and audience Q&A at Parliament to launch the Connected by Design – The Fight for Accessible Homes campaign, chaired by Lord Best.
The event brought together Disabled People’s Organisations, parliamentarians and housing experts to discuss the shortage of accessible homes, the impact of inaccessible housing and the need for higher standards.
The campaign calls for Building Regulations Part M4(2) to become the national baseline.
Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI)
Housing LIN is pleased to support accessible housing, a key compnent to the HAPPI design principles. HAPPI is a long‑running programme of reports and resources focused on how housing design can better meet the needs of an ageing population in the UK. The core of the initiative is a set of 10 key design principles that go beyond basic accessibility to promote attractive, adaptable, well‑designed homes and communities for older people, with features such as generous space, natural light, adaptability for care needs, outdoor space, energy efficiency and shared facilities.
Housing LIN a founding member of the HoME Coalition
Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) is a coalition of 9 organisations, including Housing LIN, calling for urgent action to tackle the UK’s acute and growing shortage of accessible homes.
HoME is calling for the ‘accessible and adaptable’ design standard (set out in Building Regulations Approved Document M, Volume 1 Category 2, also known as the M4(2) standard) to be made the mandatory baseline for all new homes; for Local Authorities to ensure their housing policies adequately reflect the needs of older and disabled people; and for housing associations and developers to commit to providing high quality homes fit for the future.
All members have signed up to a shared vision and charter aiming to change society’s approach to housing and ensure all new homes are built to be suitable for the changing needs of our ageing population and disabled people.
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Building homes and communities
Check out our dedicated webpages, which provide guidance and examples of effective design in mainstream and specialist housing for older and vulnerable adults. Covering accessible, adaptable and age‑friendly homes, the resources help architects, planners, developers, commissioners, housing operators and occupational therapists create inclusive communities. Organised across key topics, they offer practical insights to support design of homes and environments that meet diverse accessibility needs.