The new federal Build Canada Homes program should require all new homes funded by the program be UNIVERSAL DESIGN.

This will always be true.
#Resist #VoteOutAllRepublicans

Our upcoming Research in Progress webinar is just a couple of weeks away! Register to learn about the extent to which #housing meets the #accessibility needs of Canadians today & the gaps where policy changes are needed.
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Presented in partnership w/ @accessiblehousgnet.bsky.social‬

Looking forward to giving the presentation I've been invited to give today to the @accessiblehousgnet.bsky.social about how smart green design also makes buildings and #housing accessible. There's nothing more #sustainable than #accessibility - demographics, durability, affordability, health, etc.

.@nhlp.bsky.social released a "Know Your Rights" resource with guidance for HUD tenants about sharing immigration status information with housing providers. Access the resource and learn more here: nlihc.org/resource/n...

Callander woman files Ontario human rights complaint arguing municipal building lacks accessiblility | CBC News A Callander woman who uses a wheelchair has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, naming the municipality and the province, over her concerns around accessibility at the norther...

@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social new disability rights article includes my feedback about how building code and accessibility legislation yet again failed to deliver equity, dignity or even a usable path this Ontario municipality's building.

Read the article at:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#HumanRights

Next week's Research in Progress webinar will dive into how housing meets the accessibility needs of Canadians & gaps where policy changes are needed. Hear from @evoy.bsky.social‬ & Alina McKay on Wed 10AM PT/1PM ET
➡️https://buff.ly/yg9BhTH
Presented in partnership w/ @accessiblehousgnet.bsky.social

Walk Ambassadors Cannon and Family

"The theme of this year’s Walk is 'Let’s move forwards, not backwards.' That’s what we want for Cannon and for everyone with Down syndrome: progress, inclusion, accessibility, and a society that embraces differences as strengths." - Andrew, Cannon's Dad

Support Cannon Club: buff.ly/s7mIAa6

'Have more kids' is real easy to say for people who don't have to push them out of their bodies

If you want people to have more kids maybe like I dunno

Materially improve the conditions of their lives so they aren't precarious? Healthcare? UBI?

The 2025 federal election: A roundup of housing and homelessness plans - Canadian Centre for Housing Rights To help inform voters, we have summarized commitments made by the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, New Democratic Party and Green Party to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, as identified i...

The housing and homelessness crisis remains a top concern for millions of people during the federal election. To help inform voters, we've summarized election promises made by the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Green parties to tackle this crisis.

Dig in ➜ housingrightscanada.com/the-2025-fed...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations www.un.org/en/observanc...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations www.un.org/en/observanc...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

“27% of Canadians aged 15 years or older, or 8 million people, have one or more disabilities, and that 72% of people with disabilities experience barriers to accessibility in their day to day lives.”

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#Disability

Disabled woman, and her service dog, win fight with Toronto-area condo | CBC News The board of a Toronto-area condo is reversing course on an order that forced a disabled woman with a service dog to register with the property manager every time she wanted to visit the building, whe...

Condo Board reverses policy on people visiting with service animals: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

🌍 Many provinces and territories in Canada have yet to fully implement accessibility obligations and rights as laid out by the Convention. This lack of implementation leaves persons with disabilities, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, without adequate access to crucial resources.

🚫 The UNCRPD Committee has pointed out that the Accessible Canada Act fails to make the duty to accommodate a legal obligation, its accountability mechanisms for non-compliance are ineffective and persistent delays in its implementation.

🔑 Amend ACA to include legal obligations for accommodation

📚 The UNCRPD Committee major concern is the insufficient availability of experts in universal design and accessibility, both in public administration and the private sector. This gap in expertise continues to hinder the effective implementation of accessibility policies and practices.

#CanadaSky

🏠 The UNCRPD Committee has pointed out how many Indigenous children and adults with disabilities are forced to leave their communities to access appropriate housing and support.
This disconnection from culture and community is unacceptable.
#DisabilityRights #CulturalConnection #Accessibility

🏠 The UNCRPD Committee has pointed out how many Indigenous children and adults with disabilities are forced to leave their communities to access appropriate housing and support.
This disconnection from culture and community is unacceptable.
#DisabilityRights #CulturalConnection #Accessibility

📚 The UNCRPD Committee major concern is the insufficient availability of experts in universal design and accessibility, both in public administration and the private sector. This gap in expertise continues to hinder the effective implementation of accessibility policies and practices.

🌍 Many provinces and territories in Canada have yet to fully implement accessibility obligations and rights as laid out by the Convention. This lack of implementation leaves persons with disabilities, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, without adequate access to crucial resources.

🚫 The UNCRPD Committee has pointed out that the Accessible Canada Act fails to make the duty to accommodate a legal obligation, its accountability mechanisms for non-compliance are ineffective and persistent delays in its implementation.

🔑 Amend ACA to include legal obligations for accommodation

🚨 The UNCRPD Committee has raised concerns about the challenges faced by women with disabilities. Experiencing higher rates of barriers to accessible housing and homelessness. The Committee stresses the importance of addressing these disparities and calls for action. #DisabilityInclusion #UNCRPD

Toronto Raging Grannies - Rollin' (Universal Design Song) YouTube video by Toronto Raging Grannies

♿ 27% of Canadians have a disability—so why isn’t accessible housing required by law? 🏡❌

🎶 The Toronto Raging Grannies sing “Ontario, Get Rollin’” to demand Universal Design for all! 🎤💪 Watch & share! 🔗 #AccessibilityForAll #UniversalDesign #HousingRights

Toronto Raging Grannies - Great Granny Leap YouTube video by Toronto Raging Grannies

🚨 The Great Granny Leap 🚨

Granny says: "I’d rather leap off the Scarborough Bluffs than be trapped in LTC. What I need is accessible housing!" 🏡♿

📢 Demand better! Email your reps & send them our video: "The Great Granny Leap" 🎥➡️ #HousingForAll

🏡 NB Budget Boosts Accessible Housing! 🎉

📅 March 22, 2025 – Big win! 🏆 NB’s Liberal govt boosts NB Housing by 18.6% (+$36.6M), committing to Universal Design for new homes. A huge step for affordable & accessible living! Let’s push other provinces to follow! 💪♿ #HousingForAll #UniversalDesign

#DisabilityAwareness #Preparedness #SupportEachOther @davidlepofsky.bsky.social @torontoraginggrans.bsky.social

More kinds of housing would help Seattle residents age in place | Op-Ed Seattle should make changes in zoning and housing policies that allow for increased density and different types of homes in more neighborhoods.

"As seniors, we should be advocating for middle housing options that will allow us to age in place...This will require changes in zoning and housing policies that allow for increased density and different types of homes in more neighborhoods."
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