Accessible Housing Needs in Canada
The purpose of this project is to understand the extent to which housing meets the accessibility needs of Canadians. The goal is to build a case for policy reform to ensure that accessibility considerations are a key piece of the National Housing Strategy’s progressive realization of the right to housing.
Jump to research outputsAccessible Housing Needs Survey
The accessible housing survey is your chance to share your experiences gaining access to housing, living in housing and moving from housing. If you are a person with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, live in Metro Vancouver, the Greater Toronto Area or Waterloo Region and over the age of 19 we want to hear from you.
Project Lead(s):
Home Organization:
University of British Columbia
Other Participants:
Community Partner:
Funding stream:
Community-Focused Project
Project Status:
Ongoing
Accessible Housing is a Right
Our research team believes that safe, affordable, and appropriate housing is a basic human right. While many Canadians are able to find homes that meet their needs, that’s not the case for everyone — especially for people living with disabilities.
Despite government promises and some progress, too many Canadians with disabilities still struggle to find homes that truly work for them. Some face major barriers just to get into housing that’s physically accessible. Others may have homes with accessibility features, but little to no choice about where they live, how they personalize their space, or how they engage with their communities. In both situations, people’s right to housing are not being fully met. Have you ever had difficulty finding housing that meets your accessibility needs? Have you been evicted or forced to move because of your accessibility needs? If yes, we need your help.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 19 or older
- Identify as someone living with a disability or assisting someone living with a disability
- live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario or Waterloo, Ontario
Fill out the survey here:
If you have any questions or concerns about the workshop series or survey please you can contact our Principal Investigator, Dr. Nathanael Lauster, Associate Professor Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia
email: nathan.lauster@ubc.ca
phone: 604-827-3083
This study has been reviewed by UBC’s Research Ethics Board ID #H24-01324
Research Outputs
Existing reports, presentation materials, podcasts, webinar recordings, and research summaries.
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Why Accessible Housing Still Isn’t Accessible Enough in Canada
Blog Post
Learn moreDespite government promises and some progress, too many Canadians with disabilities still struggle to find homes that truly work for them. While some face major barriers just to get into housing that’s physically accessible, others may have homes with accessibility features but little to no choice about where they live, how they personalize their space, or how they engage with their communities. In both situations, people’s right to housing is not fully met.
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Research in Progress on The Right to Accessible Housing: Identifying Needs and Building the Right Supply
Research in Progress Webinar
Learn moreJoin us for a presentation exploring the extent to which housing meets the accessibility needs of Canadians.
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