I was delighted to team up with Jodie Fraser, Managing Director at Fraser Allen Estate Management to create this blog about the importance of creating accessible and inclusive living.
The concept of inclusivity extends beyond mere accommodation; it involves creating environments that allow all individuals, regardless of their abilities, to fully participate and engage with their surroundings just as non-disabled people do. The difference is that this may just take a little more thought an effort, but the result of this, can be truly life changing, allowing that individual to live a fully independent life. We must remember that accessibility refers to how easy it is for everyone, (not just those with disabilities), to use a service or product. Accessibility acknowledges that all human beings are different, and that designing, in this case homes for people, should be done with the aim to be usable by all, to the greatest extent possible.
In the realm of housing, particularly in apartment buildings, the importance of designing spaces that cater to the needs for disabled people with physical, invisible, or neurodivergent disabilities cannot be overstated.
Click the link below to read more about understanding what Inclusivity really means, and for some practical ideas on how to make this a reality.