A home isn’t truly accessible if it’s unaffordable. And it isn’t truly affordable if it doesn’t meet your needs.
Developed by researchers from the University of Winnipeg, Procne Navigation and the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, this white paper examines the barriers disabled people face in accessing housing that is both accessible and affordable, while identifying opportunities to build more inclusive housing systems.
The report explores:
- Barriers to accessible and affordable housing in British Columbia.
- The disproportionate impacts on Indigenous people, women and gender-diverse people, seniors and people who use substances
- Legislative and policy gaps affecting disabled renters
- Inclusive housing models and opportunities for reform
Disabled people are four times more likely to experience homelessness than non-disabled people, yet accessible homes remain in critically short supply. Access Denied highlights the changes needed to ensure housing is both accessible and affordable for disabled people across British Columbia.
Download the full white paper for detailed insights and recommended actions.
Authors:
- Geneviève Nevin, University of Winnipeg
- Jewelles Smith, Procne Navigation
- Kavya Chandra, University of Winnipeg
- Jeremy Wildeman, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights