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Finding accessible (non-council) house

Hi, I was wondering whether anyone could give me some advice on finding an accessible (non-council) house. I've been living with my parents, but need to move for my wellbeing. I think I need to find ...

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'Disabled people can't get accessible homes because they are kept for the over 65s'

'Disabled people are in a really unfair place right now,' Kate Stanforth, a disability campaigner, tells House Beautiful UK. It's already hard enough for generation rent to climb the property ladder ...

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Accessible traveler: Srin Madipalli talks holidays and travel

Srin Madipalli is the disabled entrepreneur and CEO at Accomable, the leading booking platform for accessible hotel rooms and holiday rentals with more than 1,100 accessible properties available ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 25 Jul 2017

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Unable to find accessible housing

Hi, my name is Erin. I have mental health issues and mobility related disabilities. I currently live in a large apartment block without a lift, so there's lots of stairs to get into my home. The bath ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 9 Jul 2021

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Feel like I'll never get moved to a more suitable property

I'm in Band B due to mobility but recently my local council have changed their housing policy on their choice based letting scheme. Now on all their listed properties the priority (in order) will go ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 19 Dec 2024

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Guest Post: Three top tips for finding a suitable accessible home

Finding a new home can be tough at the best of times. But when you add in the extra work and stress of trying to find an accessible property with the specific features and adaptations that you ...

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Hi, my name is Balkar! Accessible Housing

Hi Everyone my name is Balkar. I hope you well this evening. Just a quick question, I have lived in a ground floor flat in Welling in Kent for the past 23 years. Although I am very happy here the ...

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In a property which isn't meeting our needs

I will try keep this as short a possible. i Live in Brent, London I have a three bedroom council house. I have three children 2 boys and a girl. my eldest boy who is 19 years old is severely ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 19 Mar 2024

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Accessible Air bnb is coming

Celebrating the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Sunday 3rd December - why Airbnb’s acquisition of Accomable marks a major shift for accessible travel. Srin Madipalli is ...

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Are you or somebody you know searching for a property with special requirements?

Hi everyone. I'm Eleanor and I work on the Channel 4 property programme Location, Location, Location. Thanks for letting me join the community. We are looking for people to apply for our new series. ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 11 Mar 2019

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