Neuroinclusivity in Housing

Definition of neuroinclusivity

Neuroinclusivity means everyone is included and supported equitably. In housing, it means people of different neurotypes (i.e., Autistic and Neurodivergent people) are supported in finding, accessing, maintaining, and thriving in a shelter and society that meets their wants and needs.

Housing description

Housing is integral to a person’s ability to live in dignity and participate meaningfully in society. Autistic and Neurodivergent Canadians experience significant and recurrent barriers to securing accessible and inclusive housing that recognizes their needs. Using a neuroinclusive lens could allow individuals and organizations to be proactive in addressing those needs when developing housing solutions. We aim to build a platform for learning, collaboration, conversation, and action in the housing ecosystem.

Project description

Neuroinclusivity in Housing aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and applied research to move neuroinclusive housing solutions forward. We curate and share good practices, tools, and resources, which may be useful for others in the housing ecosystem. We also hope to support coordinated action with partners in the National Housing Network.

 

We understand that autism is a form of neurodivergence. While this project encourages shared learning and practices that respond to the needs of the neurodivergent community broadly, there is a particular focus on autism as we are building on prior work by the Housing Through an Autism Lens Solutions Lab.

Ecosystem      Map

We created an interactive graphic to show the many roles in the housing ecosystem and potential opportunities for collaboration. Locate yourself within the housing ecosystem and learn more about other roles.

Resources

and Tools

We curated a wide range of resources and tools that may support neuroinclusive housing for people and organizations to explore and use. We regularly update them as we discover new ones in our research and conversations with people in the housing ecosystem.

Platform video guide

Vidéo en français

Transcription

Video in English

Transcript

For our knowledge sharing activities, 
check out our events and spotlights 
on good practices in neuroinclusive 
housing.

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Housing Harmonies

#5 Furry friends and beloved animals

Collage of financial planning tools

Spotlight

#13 Taking care of personal finances

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Spotlight

#12 Advisory committees that support community voice

Our research and knowledge exchange activities have gathered, formed, and shared:

Resources

Tools

Connections

Activities

Partners

The Sinneave Family Foundation, based in Calgary, Alberta, is an operating foundation committed to removing barriers and enhancing opportunities for Autistic youth and adults.

The Accessibility Institute, based at Carleton University, is a dynamic hub for multi-disciplinary accessibility research, education, training, and community engagement.

The Sinneave Family Foundation Accessibility Institute at Carleton University
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