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Disability rights activists have been pointing out that despite international agreement about accessibility rights, much of the built environment is not accessible. One of those activists, Graham Findlay, sees a brilliant opportunity in Wales.
The country is in the planning stages of Decarbonising Welsh Homes — a renovation program that will involve 95% of all homes. He is calling on the Welsh government and its people to do right by people with disabilities and make those homes accessible at the same time.
Accessible homes would mean more housing choices for people with disabilities. Accessible social rent homes would mean more housing choices for people with low incomes. Especially, it means more homes for people with disabilities who are homeless or living in institutions because there is no other option available.
Findlay’s work focuses on Wales, but policy makers and decision makers in other countries should take note. As a first step, they can reach out to disability rights organizations in their communities. Joining forces would allow accessibility imperatives to be merged with programs to reduce emissions.
Read more at CACHE: No more tinkering – Graham Findlay calls for accessible and sustainable homes for the future
