Accessible housing units are those designed for people with limited mobility, including people in wheelchairs and with hearing or vision impairments. Accessible housing is a term given to properties which enable disabled people to live independently.

Accessibility refers to the way housing is designed, constructed or modified to enable independent living for persons with disabilities.

Sufficiently empty floor space to accommodate a wheelchair turning radius. On the other hand, an accessible dwelling unit means a unit which meets the needs of people with disabilities.

An example of accessibility for people with disability can be seen in the design of buildings. In many countries, buildings have an accessibility code, which requires that buildings be designed with accessibility in mind, including features such as ramps, elevators, and accessible washrooms.