- Conference
- 2025 National Black Members' Conference
- Date
- 9 September 2024
- Decision
- Carried
Conference notes, Black disabled people face disproportionate challenges in accessing suitable and affordable housing due to systemic barriers and discrimination within our communities.
Members are facing inadequate provision of accessible and affordable housing options. This can lead to homelessness and social exclusion, as well as health challenges and further marginalisation of Black disabled people. This greatly impacts on their overall wellbeing and quality of life.
Conference, ‘No Fault Evictions’ can make life very difficult and finding other suitable accommodation can be very stressful and time-consuming.
This also has an impact on home working, something which many disabled members rely on. Losing access to flexible working arrangements could see them at risk of losing their employment.
Conference, addressing the housing crisis for Black disabled people is essential to securing equity, social justice, and inclusive communities within our society.
Conference believes:
1)The government should conduct a comprehensive review of current housing policies and programs to assess their effectiveness in meeting the unique needs of Black disabled people.
2)The government should allocate resources to develop and maintain accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive housing options for Black disabled people.
3)Local authorities should prioritise anti-racist and anti-ableist practices in housing allocation processes to ensure fair and equitable access for Black disabled people.
4)Housing providers, including both public and private sectors, should undergo training on cultural competency, intersectionality, and accessibility to better serve the housing needs of Black disabled people.
Conference calls on the National Black Members Committee to work with the National Disabled Members Committee, the National Executive Council and other appropriate parts of the union to raise awareness of the issues faced by Black disabled people affected by the housing crisis.
