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

Knowledge Mobilization Lead

Roxana Barbu

Research Lead

Margaret Janse van Rensburg

Community Outreach Liaison

Taylor Robertson

Research Assistant

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.