In housing, neuroinclusivity means people of different neurotypes (i.e., Autistic and Neurodivergent people) are supported in finding, accessing, maintaining, and thriving in homes that meets their wants and needs.
The National Housing Strategy Act (2019) declared that, “the right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right affirmed in international law.” Since the National Housing Strategy Act was passed in 2019, housing availability and affordability challenges have intensified and many Autistic Canadians are not realizing their right to housing.
Working together we can meaningfully improve housing experiences for neurodivergent Canadians. The benefit of collective action will be stronger more equitable communities.
The resources (Videos, PDF Downloads, and Website) below offer practical learning for everyone connected to the neuroinclusivity in housing ecosystem.
Videos
Foundational Concepts
This short video provides an overview of foundational concepts related to neuroinclusivity in housing in Canada.
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Work in Progress
This short video provides an overview of important initiatives and milestones that are contributing to advancing neuroinclusivity in housing.
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Neuroinclusivity in Housing
This video combines the Foundational Concepts and Work in Progress videos, providing an overview of foundational concepts, important initiatives, and milestones that are contributing to advancing neuroinclusivity in housing in Canada.
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PDF Downloads
People bring different levels of understanding and experience to the topic of neuroinclusive housing. Shared language will help us to communicate and work together.
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Elements of Neuroinclusivity in Housing
The elements of neuroinclusivity in housing frame an ecosystem approach that can be used to consider housing by everyone on the housing ecosystem.
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Inclusive Housing Through an Autism Lens
This resource aims to shed light on a person-centered approach to housing where individuals have the support and tools to think about, understand, and plan for housing that suits their unique personality, needs and circumstances.
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Website
Neuroinclusivity in Housing Initiative with The Accessibility Institute
The Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) and The Accessibility Institute, based at Carleton University, are collaborating on an exciting initiative that aims to advance neuroinclusivity in housing in Canada by:
- Connecting individuals and organizations,
- Exploring opportunities for coordinated action,
- Conducting research into housing initiatives, and
- Collecting, understanding and sharing information about neuroinclusive housing.
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