About
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.
Objective
The objective of Neuroinclusivity in Housing is to facilitate knowledge exchange and to carry out applied research to move neuroinclusive housing forward. We do so through three main mechanisms:
Understand relationships in the housing ecosystem
Illustrate the opportunities for coordinated work towards positive housing outcomes by identifying the range of players in the housing ecosystem, noting their entry points and complementary processes.
Curate and share knowledge
Energize a national network of champions by connecting them to good community work, best practices and useful tools that maximize efficiencies, create shared knowledge and amplify impact.
Support coordinated action
Facilitate an opportunity for ecosystem players to work collaboratively work towards real-life housing solutions, applying shared tools and knowledge.
National Housing Network
We are supporting the growth of a National Housing Network, bringing together different champions who are working towards accessible and inclusive housing for Autistic and Neurodivergent people in Canada.
Through this network, we aim to create an online space where housing champions can learn, connect, collaborate and generate momentum that influences positive changes in housing.
Interested in joining the National Housing Network and staying informed about our evolving project efforts? Follow this link.
Partners
Neuroinclusivity in Housing is a collaboration between The Sinneave Family Foundation and the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University.
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
Team Members
Our dedicated team is passionate about neuroinclusive practices that promote dignity, equity and accessibility. Our common purpose fuels our work towards long-term housing solutions that promote social inclusion. In addition to our project team, our Neurodivergent Advisory Group and external Contributors are essential to Neuroinclusivity in Housing.
Boris Vukovic
Project Lead
Tara Connolly
Project Lead
Katie Condon
Project Manager
Sonia Tanguay
Project Manager
Mike Chong
Roxana Barbu
Margaret Janse van Rensburg
Community Outreach Liaison
Taylor Robertson
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee serves an integral role in the project’s governance, responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure that the project meets its objectives.
Tanya McLeod
President
The Sinneave Family Foundation
Barb Potter
Consultant
The Sinneave Family Foundation
Boris Vukovic
Director
Accessibility Institute,
Carleton University
Tara Connolly
Project lead
Accessibility Institute,
Carleton University
Julie Caldwell
Associate Director
Accessibility Institute,
Carleton University
Katie Condon
Project Manager
Accessibility Institute,
Carleton University
Amy Lonsberry
Policy, Privacy and Project Officer
The Sinneave Family Foundation