New Housing LIN blog calls for more accessible housing

The latest Housing LIN guest blog argues that accessible housing is a human right.

Lauren Robinson, chief executive of Darlington Association of Disability, writes that “an accessible home is, undoubtedly, the basic requirement for anyone to be independent”.

The blog argues that Disabled People’s User Led Organisations (DPULOs) have a role to play in providing housing that meets the needs of people with disabilities. The Social Model of Disability shows that housing has a key role to play in reducing the barriers to equality that people with disabilities face.

DUPLOs are able to demonstrate to local authorities and other housing providers the need for accessible housing, and also advise on the planning and design of accessible housing.

You can find out more about the work of Darlington Association of Disability on their Facebook page.