housing, social housing, disability, Ostrava

The text of the paper offers a presentation of findings from research project, whose aim is to find the answer on the question: „How do representatives of stakeholders (experts), who take part in social housing agenda in Ostrava, perceive issue of social housing of people with disabilities?“ For research was chosen a qualitative research strategy. 7 participants (experts) were involved in the research and in June 2019 were conducted with them semi-structured interviews. For interview analysis we used Qualitative Analysis Data Software (MAXQDA12). The research participants agreed that the number of flats earmarked for social housing in Ostrava is insufficient. They also pointed out the low number of barrier-free flats, and mentioned difficulties with barrier-free modifications of these flats. They also identified as problematic the location of social housing in socially excluded localities, or the financial unavailability of flats for people with disabilities.