Advancing Understanding of Subjective Liveability for People With Disability

Modern liveability frameworks aim to enhance health and well‐being through equity‐based measures across built, natural, social, and economic environments, yet they often overlook the perspectives of people with disability. This study explored expectations of liveable neighbourhoods among adults with diverse disability experiences in urban and rural Tasmania, focusing on factors that enable or restrict participation. Using an exploratory qualitative design informed by lived experience, participants engaged in self‐directed photography and elicitation interviews. Four themes and eight subthemes were identified using primarily inductive thematic analysis. Neighbourhood stability and predictability were highly valued, alongside infrastructure that supports movement and exercise, and access to primary healthcare. Social inclusion through authentic interactions fostered belonging, while disability‐centred encounters were discouraging. The pursuit of personal growth activities and opportunities to contribute to the community were sought after but required deliberate risk management and planning, with acts of advocacy also common. Findings highlight the personal burden of navigating routine challenges and call for inclusive urban renewal and participatory approaches in urban planning and public policy.