Our participant centric approach to SDA begins with the simple question, ‘where would you like to live?’ In successfully fulfilling each request, we’re investigating and considering numerous factors, from the proximity of amenities, to zoning regulations, topography and more… https://lnkd.in/ghUtU9R5 #SDA #DisabilityHousing #AccessibleHousing #ChoiceAndControl
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Spring is here! Make sure your accessible route has not been disrupted with cracks and elevation changes over the winter. And while you're thinking about it, take a look at this article and think about what might need done to make your property more accessible next winter. #LuminaCompliance #AccessibilityMatters #AssetManagementInspections #ADA #Section504 #FairHousing #CapitalNeedsAssessments #FileReviews
Winter Accessibility Woes - World Institute on Disability
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34 years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. AMC strives to be an inclusive outdoor organization, committed to increasing access to and engagement with the outdoors for all people. We continually upgrade our physical infrastructure to be more accessible and have been hard at work creating All Persons Trails across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Learn how AMC has become a leader in accessible trail construction by investing in specialized equipment, materials and training. Read our newest article and learn how AMC became a leader in accessible trail construction: https://lnkd.in/epm5h9vn
Behind the Gravel: How AMC Became a Leader in Accessible Trail Construction
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Last week the draft National Urban Policy was announced. This policy has the potential to be critically important in helping shape inclusive sustainable futures for all people in our suburbs, cities, regions - now and our future generations. The policy outlines six Australian government objectives - including No-one and no place left behind and All people belong and are welcome. These objectives are very encouraging. However, the possible actions for the objectives I feel are a little underwhelming. This is particularly the case regarding diversity of people with disabilities and mental health needs across Australian communities and cities. #PlanningForEquity and #PlanningInclusively will be pivotal in the reshaping of Australian suburbs, cities, towns and regions to engender equity, belonging and wellbeing in a rapidly changing world. And we need key actions for making this happen not just statements. Australian #Disability Communities ensure you have a say by 4 July in this critical policy and suggest actions to be taken. Information below on how you can provide feedback: https://lnkd.in/gkhMeU4M See our Planning Inclusive Communities Change Needed Framework that outlines a raft of key actionables. I am also happy to share/help. https://lnkd.in/gYs3Xaez Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Ltd AFDO Admin People with Disability Australia (PWDA) First Peoples Disability Network Neda Office Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Children and Young People with Disability Australia Disability Leadership Institute Australian Network for Universal Housing Design El Gibbs Jane Bringolf Sally Robinson Elizabeth Kendall Megan Taylor PLY Trent Henderson Andrew Holmes Akemi Traill David Bailey Matt Novacevski
A National Urban Policy for Australia
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This simple video says it all: there is a BIG difference between ADA requirements (bare minimum, and many places don’t meet even those) and ACTUAL accessibility. I’ve visited a lot of historic sites in the last few months, and so many of them were 50% or more inaccessible. Some places: I get it. To preserve the structural integrity of a 300-400 year-old building, you can’t change much, but some places, like the replica of the Mayflower or the shops in battleship cove, EVERYONE enters by a ramp anyway. How hard would it be to make the ramp actually accessible (longer so it isn’t as steep). At least then I could say I stepped foot on x, y, or z historic ship/site. #accessibilitymatters #accessforall #disabled #disabilityrights #disability
Jennifer Allen | ♿️ Accessible Family Travel on Instagram: "One of the hardest parts of traveling with a disability is knowing what you’re getting yourself into. Just because Something is listed online as ADA, doesn’t mean it is. And even if it is, that doesn’t mean it’s accessible! ADA is a baseline requirement - it doesn’t cover the needs of all disabled people. Thanks @elijahsbabybucketlist for
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Whitehorse hit with class action lawsuit. Barriers presented by the city’s alleged inaction and discriminatory policies have caused the plaintiffs to feel like they are second-class citizens. The lawsuit alleges the city is violating the plaintiffs’ rights as described in the Charter of Rights and Freedom’s sections 7 and 15. The sections guarantee all have the right to life, liberty and security of person, as well as the right to equality before the law, respectively. Well done Ramesh and Eva for holding the City accountable for their obligations. 👏🏽 #equalacess #accessiblecanada #barrierfreecanada2040 #accessibility #humanright
In this day and age we shouldn't have to resort to lawsuits to highlight the fact that communities, towns and cities are not accessible for all. But here we are. Every community, town and city can do better--even those that are very progressive--at being accessible to all. As we age we all have the potential of needing assistance navigating streets, sidewalks and accessing buildings. From that perspective this should be an issue everyone has a voice for but, by and large, it is those that struggle to be able to access parts of our community that are left to point out design flaws and fight the institutions that resist making changes. I thank and respect Ramesh and Eva for their strength of conviction. https://lnkd.in/gtyZph6f
Whitehorse hit with accessibility class-action lawsuit
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This isn’t just about compliance with the ADA; it’s about envisioning spaces where everyone can live, work, and thrive without barriers. Steve Wright, a universal design expert, calls for raising the bar beyond minimal standards. From accessible sidewalks to universally designed housing and transit, the built environment should prioritize usability and safety for everyone, including seniors and people with disabilities. Universal design improves quality of life for all. Features like ramps, wide sidewalks, and step-free entrances don’t just aid wheelchair users—they benefit parents with strollers, elderly pedestrians, and delivery professionals. The CDC reports that one in four people will experience a disability at some point, and yet, under 1% of U.S. housing is fully accessible. Investing in inclusive design now yields long-term health, economic, and social benefits, making cities stronger, healthier, and more connected for future generations. Read more in a recent publication form Disrupt MAG, written by Steve Wright
🌍 Universal Design: Transforming Urban Spaces for Everyone 🌍 Universal Design offers a powerful approach to urban planning, making cities accessible and beneficial for all ages and abilities. Steve Wright, a leading voice in this field often compared to Jane Jacobs, advocates for human-centered, inclusive planning as a practical response to today’s urban challenges. For Wright, Universal Design isn’t just about meeting minimum ADA standards. It’s about crafting spaces that break down barriers and enrich lives. A well-placed ramp, for instance, can support parents with strollers, older adults with mobility aids, and individuals with disabilities—fostering an integrated, inclusive community. The impact extends beyond accessibility. Universal Design can boost local economies, reduce healthcare costs, and build resilient communities. Accessible sidewalks and transport options enable all citizens to participate fully in civic life, preventing social isolation and supporting aging populations. Let’s move beyond minimal compliance and proactively design spaces that elevate everyday experiences for all residents. 🌟 #UniversalDesign #InclusiveCities #UrbanPlanning #Accessibility #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gCgXkf7u
All urban design should be human-centered, and universal design is the path to achieving it.
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It's called a "sociable". Even our client's 2 year old was aware of this. #houseandhome #homedesignideas #archdigest #interiorforinspo #modernhome #entry #entrywaydecor #beautifulhomes #entrywaydesign #craftsmanhome #entrywaydesigncompleted
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Feeling like "a guest in someone else's home" is now a thing of the past for Jason Parker, a double amputee. Now, many people living with a disability have peace of mind, comfort and independence back in their life with disability housing projects like Urraween, Harvey Bay, by Accessible Homes Australia. Read more about how disability housing offers life-changing independence. 👇 #accessibleliving #disabilityhousing #housingsolutions #independence #disabilityaccommodation
Our latest project on the Fraser Coast has featured in the Hervey Bay Advertiser. Hope Island resident Jason Parker told the magazine that before moving into his custom-built apartment in 2022, he’d spent 12 years staying between hospitals and his parent’s house. “I had nowhere else to go,” he said. “I had lost the concept of having more than one room to call my own and often felt like a guest in someone else’s home. “As a double amputee, your greatest fear is falling, but I know in my AHA apartment everything has a place, it allows me to move around freely, and it’s where I’m safest. “I feel like part of a family and I know I have reliable people to call on 24/7 whenever there is a need.” The 12 new residential villas in Urraween, Hervey Bay are designed for NDIS participants with high physical support needs. The single-level dwellings will have two bedrooms, allowing participants to live with family or friends, and accessible facilities including swimming pool with hoist, exercise and rehabilitation gym, outdoor barbeque and dining area and sensory garden, as well as onsite shared support offering 24-hour care. You can read the full story here - https://lnkd.in/gQuzhc9p
New disability housing offers life-changing independence - Hervey Bay Advertiser
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An "#inclusive map" is a map that addresses the diverse needs of all users, including people with disabilities, the elderly, children, and other often underrepresented groups. It provides detailed information on #accessibility features like ramps, public seats, shade, trees, and clear pathways to improve mobility. 👇 Here is a snapshot of our recently mapped #walking spaces in Randwick #Sydney 🇦🇺. Finding the most accessible and convenient path from A to B on foot 🚶♀️ or wheels 👨🦽 shouldn't be a challenge for anyone anymore. 📍 https://lnkd.in/gwBrn-3a Follow footpath.ai for updates as we expand our coverage in #Australia and globally.
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"Accessibility in cities is about more than just wheelchairs; it requires a comprehensive approach to urban planning to meet the varied needs of all citizens. This includes providing sensory aids like audio signals, braille signage and visual measures for people who are blind, deaf or hard of hearing. It’s also crucial that information on public services and events is easily available to everyone in formats they can access and understand. My focus has been on access to public spaces, but we also need to turn our attention to private homes. Wheelchair users and people with other mobility impairments can’t access most private houses in Australia. There is a drastic lack of accessible housing for people with disability and the cost of retrofitting access is exorbitant. New South Wales is yet to follow the lead of other states and territories by signing up to the Silver Liveable Housing Design Standards. These standards are part of the revised National Construction Code. They require new housing developments to offer basic accessibility for all people. However, new builds and renovations are often decided upon at the regional level. This means local councils should bear much of the responsibility. A determined effort by our mayors and councillors to insist premises are accessible will be better for everyone. From a selfish perspective, it might mean I could go out to dinner or a festival without worrying if I can get in the door."
When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access
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