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People in Canberra with a disability are ‘trapped’ in their housing, but new rules could change that

Canberrans with physical disabilities often need to build their own homes or end up in public housing, according to advocates, but proposed new national requirements may force builders to construct all new homes to accessible standards.
Key points:
- Changes to the National Construction Code are being considered by state and federal ministers next week
- Advocates say the current voluntary guidelines have failed to provide adequate housing for people with disabilities
- The reforms could require new homes to be built with wider doors, no entry steps and ground floor bathrooms
Currently, people with disabilities can find carrying out even the most simple tasks impossible in the average Canberra house, according to accessibility advocate Craig…
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