New Guide on Finding a Home for People with a Disability

Launching the Guide, ‘Advice for People with Disabilities: Finding a Home’ are from left, Kevin Doherty, Interim Chief Executive, Disability Action, Isobel Hamilton, member of Disability Forum and the Housing Community Network and John McPeake NIHE Chief Executive.[/caption] “This new guide was produced specifically to help people with disabilities on their housing journey, from applying for accommodation to getting a home. It covers the steps in the process, the things to think about and where to get the information needed. Welcoming the guide Disability Action Interim Chief Executive, Kevin Doherty said: “Like everyone else people with disabilities, they xa0want to have a comfortable home that meets their needs.xa0 However, finding appropriate housing and understanding the process can at times be difficult due to a lack of accessible information available. “This guide will benefit people with different disabilities across Northern Ireland in obtaining the relevant information they need to make finding a home an easier process.” The booklet, ‘Advice for people with disabilities on finding a home’ is available at Housing Executive local offices or can be downloaded from our websitexa0www.nihe.gov.uk  ]]>