Join our HAPPI Hour webinar following Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), hosted by the GAAD Foundation, takes place on 21 May 2026 and highlights the importance of digital access, inclusive design and accessibility for everyone.
The campaign is especially relevant as the UK responds to the housing, health and care needs of an ageing population. Accessible homes and neighbourhoods can help older people remain independent for longer, reduce pressure on health and care services, and support healthier, more connected lives.
At Housing LIN, inclusive and age-friendly design is central to our work. Through research, case studies, policy insight and sector collaboration, we champion housing that is accessible, adaptable and designed for later living.
HAPPI Hour webinar
To mark GAAD 2026, we are delighted to be hosting the webinar Designing for Everyone: Global Accessibility & Inclusive Design in Practice (opens new window) on Thursday, 28th May 2026 from 4pm - 5pm, exploring how inclusive design can create healthier homes and communities for people of all ages.
Chaired by Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN, we will be joined by:
- Carly Dickson, Senior Access and Inclusive Environments Consultant, ARUP and Charlotte Lewis, Head of Communities, Centre for Ageing Better
- Kyle Buchanan, Managing Director, Archio Ltd
- Amanprit Arnold, Founder of Disability Urbanism
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.
Visit our dedicated Accessible Design webpages to explore how well-designed new and existing homes and communities can support independence, health and wellbeing as people age. Bringing together a wide range of resources, the pages showcase how inclusive and adaptable design can help people remain living safely and comfortably in their homes for longer.