A hub of home and lifestyle solutions, showcasing equipment and service providers, funding resources, and panel discussions on accessible housing and independent living.
Facts and Figures
- Only 53% of disabled people said that their home met their needs to live independently ‘completely’ or ‘to a large extent’ [GOV UK]
- £573 million was allocated for DFG in 2022-2023. This is a 61% increase in funding for home adaptations since 2015 [Foundations]
- Changes made to a home to improve accessibility were most frequently self-funded, with only 16% receiving funding to pay for them [GOV UK]
The Problems
- Lack of accessible housing
- Awareness and affordability of solutions
Our Solutions
- Showcase available solutions
- Create awareness for funding and financing options
- Connect community with advisors to enhance quality of life and promote independent living
Exhibiting
- Independent living aids
- Funding & grants
- Service/equipment providers
- Construction, maintenance & repair
- Housing developers
Audience
- Disabled community
- General public
- Housing associations
- Housing developers
- Architects
- HIAs, TAs, OTs & MHAs
Content
- Panel discussions
- Fireside chats
- Product demo
- Sharing of tips/advice
Area Champion
Area Ambassador
