Insights for neuroinclusive housing
Session attendees shared in our poll that:
- they are focusing on advocacy
- they had few collaborations with some groups such as builders, developers, and financial institutions
- they have a desire to engage more with others in the housing ecosystem
Our project, Neuroinclusivity in Housing, will support the National Network in providing opportunities for collaboration
Session attendees wrote during the discussions about:
- not being aware of positive initiatives in housing
- having only a general sense of government plans to increase housing
- examples from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec
We were surprised to learn of only a few specific examples of positive initiatives in neuroinclusive housing
Our project will find and share more initiatives including those in indigenous communities, other jurisdictions, and abroad
fostering and repairing the trust in support systems so Autistic people feel safe coming forward for support
the government needs to recognize the needs of neurodivergent individuals
Session attendees identified an extensive list of individuals, groups, and organizations that should be part of the National Network
Many of these people need to coordinate and work together to ensure successful housing
Our knowledge mobilization platform will create a space for all these groups to find common ground and learn about good practices for neuroinclusive housing
affordable housing doesn’t mean it’s accessible or quality housing
everyone, everywhere, housing is a right
Session attendees raised problems that were grounded in lived experiences such as:
- policy barriers
- navigating systems
- obtaining financial support
- living environment concerns
Their suggestions for improvement were insightful and highlighted broad needs and priorities
Our initiative aims to facilitate the uptake of tools and resources that address and support these needs
With a coordinated effort we can affect greater change. Our next step will be to find and connect with the people and organizations that are making positive impacts in Canada and ensure that their progress can be shared across the growing National Network.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit 2023 pre-summit and for engaging with our project, Neuroinclusivity in Housing. We look forward to connecting with you again soon!
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