Issue 7 - Our House.

We want Disability Expo to represent the lived experiences and needs of disabled people from across the United Kingdom. To achieve this we are putting together an event that comprises different zones that all come together to offer the best possible location for collaborative working and a showcase of products right where potential customers are.

Our team has been working hard to design and create a bespoke house right in the middle of our event where people can see what products and goods might look like in their homes. This space is being developed so that businesses cannot just talk about what they offer but how they do it and the benefits they have for customers.

Do you provide off-the-shelf products or specialist equipment that can offer independence and assist with daily living? Reach out to us to talk about how to get involved in our Manage@Home independent living house and showcase your solutions in a realistic home environment.

Find out more?here.

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Did you know:

“Three of the 10 largest cities have no requirements beyond the national guidelines, which only say homes should allow wheelchair users through doors and hallways on the entrance level.”

With local councils require housebuilders to ensure a percentage of homes meet a high standard of accessibility. Such as ensuring bathrooms and kitchens have adequate space for wheelchair users. However, information published in the same BBC report highlighted that in response to an?FOI request?showed that cities such as Coventry, Sheffield and Bradford. It was shown that after the FOI request, Coventry implemented an “optional requirement” which applies to some affordable homes.

Manage At Home with Medequip:

Showcase your products in our Independent Living home Please contact us to get involved.?

We are proud to be partnering with Medequip on the Manage At Home installation at Disability Expo 2023. Our fully interactive accessible home will feature off-the-shelf products and specialist equipment for delegates to try out in a realistic home environment. Showcasing how you can improve independent living without compromising on the feel and style of your home.

“We are incredibly excited to be working with the Disability Expo to deliver an exhibition space demonstrating how equipment can be used throughout the home to enable independent living. This is a great opportunity to showcase what’s on offer to support people living with a disability and helping people to stay independent for longer” Alex Roberts (Retail & Engagement Manager)

Are you a housing developer? Here are our top tips on how to ensure your housing offer is accessible:

• Design:?When designing for accessible housing, make sure to include features such as ramps, elevators, and wide doorways to accommodate mobility devices.
• Future proofing:?Don't forget to check that your designs include or give space to allow for accessible bathroom features, such as grab bars and roll-in showers, to ensure safety and independence to be installed at a later date.
• Ask questions:?Have you considered design buildings with automatic door openers and accessible parking spots to make entering and exiting the building easier?
• Location, Location, Location:?Consider the location of the housing, as being close to public transportation, grocery stores, and other necessary amenities can greatly improve accessibility.
• Technology:??Does your housing incorporate or have space for assistive technology, such as visual doorbells or voice-controlled lighting, to make daily tasks easier?

Join the?#IMatter?movement:

We have a range of exciting sponsorship opportunities available, if this is of interest please email:

Jade Godier, Event Director & Co-Founder

[email protected]

If you’d like to talk to us about exhibiting at Disability Expo please email:

Kerry Hosker, Sales/Event Manager

Email:?[email protected]

Phone: 020 4552 3576

Karen Edwards, Sales/Event Manager

Email:?[email protected]

Phone:020 4552 2286

If you’re interested in a partnership with Disability Expo please email:

Paul Totman, Partnership & Event Content Manager

[email protected]

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