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With over 170 entries, this annotated bibliography represents the first comprehensive collection of grey literature on the right to housing for disabled people in Canada, focusing on four provinces – British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Ontario – as well as Canada-wide and international sources. It aims to fill a significant gap in existing research by providing a resource that captures the evolving landscape of housing rights for disabled individuals over the past 30 years.

This bibliography is particularly valuable because it highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in this area, offering a nuanced view of what has and has not changed. As grey literature often bypasses the lengthy peer review and editorial processes of academic publishing, it can provide more current and diverse insights. This is especially important for underrepresented areas and authors who might lack access to traditional publishing platforms.

Our hope is that it will serve as a crucial tool for both academic researchers and community-based groups, reflecting the lived experiences of disabled individuals and the work of non-profit organizations dedicated to service and advocacy. Ultimately, we envision this bibliography as a catalyst for political and social change, informing efforts to secure and improve the right to housing for disabled people in Canada.

Literature on the right to housing for disabled people. Annotated bibliography.

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Our aim is continue adding new entries to this annotated bibliography in the coming year. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact us:

Email: research [at] housingrightscanada.com

A note on terminology

* The use of “person-first” language (people with disabilities) vs. “identity-first” language (disabled people) is contentious within disability communities. Identity-first language is generally preferred by contemporary disability activists as it places the focus on societal barriers (i.e., disabled people are disabled by society). However, some others, especially people labelled with an intellectual disability, tend to prefer person-first language. We have used both forms in this paper to respect the preferences of members of these various communities.

This resource provides an overview of a human rights-based approach to housing. It is designed to help tenant leaders identify the root causes of housing challenges, the groups whose rights are most impacted by those challenges, and the institutions that have an obligation resolve them. It provides guiding tools to develop rights-based housing solutions and to hold institutions accountable for implementing the right to housing.

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Highlights include:

What is a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
Who are rights-holders and duty-bearers.
Why is a rights-based approach necessary in housing policy.
What are the PANEL Principles and how can they be used in community-based policy advocacy.

This resource is part of our Tenant Leaders’ Toolbox

Inside the toolbox you’ll find:

A toolkit on implementing the right to housing in Canada.
Resources on a human rights-based approach to housing, empowering communities to claim this right, and how to target your advocacy.
Guides on engaging with local, provincial and territorial governments, and how to make a submission to the Federal Housing Advocate

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28 Feb 2023 This toolbox provides a list of practical resources to support your leadership and advocacy work, with tools to increase your understanding of the right to housing in Canada.

The Montreal Principles on the meaning and application of economic, social and cultural rights for women is the first international legal document of its kind. This plain language guide explains the Montreal Principles in a series of fact sheets that focus on key elements of the Principles.

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