Konferenz "The city invites" von openhouse europe in Dublin

Panel: The City Includes – Housing for a city, accessible to all

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognises the right of disabled people to adequate housing and to be included in the community. Article 19 affirms that disabled people have the right to live independently and to make their own choices on where and with whom they live. In practice, though, many disabled people cannot find housing to suit their needs and experience barriers to accessing housing, such as long waiting lists, unaffordability, and a lack of suitable housing. With experts by profession and experience, this panel explores how best to ensure that the principles of universal design are applied to design and construction. How do we ensure that services and support are there for people to live independently in their communities?

This panel will be joined by Fíonnadh McGonigle, Standards and Monitoring Officer at the National Disability Authority and Centre for Excellence in Universal Design; Nicola Ryan, Co-Director of Studio Red Architects; Jack Kavanagh, Director of Move the Needle; John Fulham, Public Engagement Manager at the Irish Wheelchair Association; and Felix Hemmers, Project Manager and curator at Baukultur Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Moderated by Louise Bruton, Freelance journalist, disability rights activist, DJ, and playwright.