The new CEO will champion societal change by ensuring that everyone has the right to an accessible and adaptable home.
There has been a call for government action over the number of disabled and older people living in inaccessible homes.
Habinteg
More than two-thirds of all new homes to be built in England over the next decade will not be fully accessible for older and disabled people.
The coalition says that building accessible and adaptable homes helps people to increase their independence at home and avoid moves to care homes.
Habinteg marked its 50-year milestone with an online event attended by celebrity guests, and a message of support from the Housing Minister.
New housing features could include a living area at entrance level, step-free access to all entrance-level rooms and facilities and wider doorways and corridors
The English Housing Survey has revealed a “woefully inadequate” proportion of accessible homes in England, according to Habinteg.
The study will feed into a new report that will showcase good practice and innovation in home adaptations.
Luke Hall said told MPs that the government will consult on options to raise the accessibility standards in new homes.
As parliament dissolves, the coalition has published an open letter calling on the next government to take greater action to secure housing suitable for all.
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