Most housing is inaccessible for people with physical
challenges which are something a campaign called “Visitability” is looking to
end. This campaign’s central focus is
making all housing accessible. It also
hopes to increase public perception regarding housing.
“In the long run,
these standards would not only guarantee more housing options for people with
disabilities, but also assist individuals who acquire disabilities later in
life to remain in their homes and age in place,” Kat Taylor, Disability Rights Manager
at the Equal Rights Center, stated.
Visitability homes in their simplest designs would accommodate
three points. They would have one entrance
without any steps and a bathroom on the main floor for wheelchair access. Width of doors would be 32 inches or wider.
Supporters of the Visitability campaign state that accessibility
designs should be incorporated into all new homes. They maintain its more cost effective to make
accommodations when the home is new rather than older. Supporters also state changes to housing are
needed because it’s projected that one in three supports systems will have a
person with a physical/mental challenge living in their home by 2050.
Accommodations Needed: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/04/18/campaign-greater-accessibility/15416/
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