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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I hope that we can provide eachother with support, and help eachother to thrive rather than just survive. It gives me more hope and optimism for the future (which in the current world, is much needed!) /End

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

There have been barriers to me joining other housing co-operatives due to my specific accessibility needs. I am glad to have found a local housing co-op that is specifically for disabled people. Where I can live with other disabled folk, have affordable rent, a secure home, paint on the walls. 8/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Being autistic, I have struggled with the upheaval of frequent moves. And have long desired secure housing - a place to call home. But this has always been out of reach for me, I will never be approved for a mortgage, I will always be on a low income. 7/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Housing that is affordable, safe, comfortable, and secure, is a human right. 6/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

In the UK we are also currently in a housing crisis, with skyrocketing rents, limited availability of affordable housing, and a lack of social housing stock. Disabled people also have limited (if any) options for accessible housing. 5/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

These issues are far from uncommon. Disabled people unable to work are often outright refused rentals, lack savings for deposits, are unable to get a mortgage and are subsequently forced into housing that has a negative impact on our health. 4/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I have also had to stay in shared housing situations that have been toxic/abusive due to my lack of income/limited options. My various problematic housing situations have contributed to my on-going health issues. 3/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Due to my disability, and associated poverty, I have experienced a lot of housing insecurity. I have been denied viewings due to being on benefits, have often needed a guarantor, and have lived in damp/inadequate housing due to v limited budget (I live in a cheap area). 2/

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hi! I'm Rohan (they/them) @rohanfoxart.bsky.social and I'm one of the members of Citrus housing co-op. I'm disabled, neurodivergent, queer, and trans. I'm unable to work and so have been reliant on the UK benefits system my entire adult life. 1/ #disability #trans #queer

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

We're fully mutual; the adult tenants jointly own the houses. So far we're 5 adults, 4 teenagers (one fostered), one cat, one dog, and numerous smaller critters. We'd love you to lend us money at compound interest so we can offer more support: email info@sitrws.org . Boosts appreciated! 2/2

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Citrus Housing / Tai Sitrws @sitrws.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Invest in homes for disabled folk! Citrus Housing (aka Tai Sitrws, in Wales) is a fledgeling housing co-operative. We are buying houses in Manchester and Swansea, and adapting them. All of us are disabled, most of us are queer, and many of us face other kinds of oppression. 1/2