{"id":1979,"date":"2025-09-29T21:32:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nihouse.fwc-staging.com\/?page_id=1979"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:37:02","slug":"accessibility-institute-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/fr\/accessibility-institute-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Initiative de l\u2019Institut de l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%|#ffffff 89%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start_position=”40%” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gradient-lighter.jpg” min_height=”239px” custom_margin=”||-167px|||” custom_padding=”80px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1px” custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”63px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Accessibility Institute Initiative” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”59px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Carleton-University_Accessibility-Institute_Logo_RGB_Full-Colour_Horizontal-Lock-Up-1-1.png” title_text=”Carleton-University_Accessibility-Institute_Logo_RGB_Full-Colour_Horizontal-Lock-Up (1)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%|#ffffff 89%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start_position=”40%” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_enable_image=”off” min_height=”458px” custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding=”142px||80px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”4_4,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”311px” custom_margin=”-50px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”80px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Building on the momentum and success of the Housing Through an Autism Lens (HAL) project, Sinneave supported the Neuroinclusivity in Housing Initiative at the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University.” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ min_height=”182px” custom_padding=”||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”49px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The objective of the initiative was to facilitate knowledge exchange and carry out applied research to move neuroinclusive housing forward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The project was active from October 2022 \u2013 November 2025.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|-660px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”437px” custom_margin=”-40px|||||” custom_padding=”6px||102px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”227px” border_color_top=”#004976″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Supporting-coordinated-action-icon.svg” title_text=”Supporting coordinated action-icon” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”The Project:” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”26px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The team advanced their objective in several ways, which included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Created a Neurodivergent Advisory Group to help inform and guide the initiative.
\u2022 Gathered resources produced by other organizations.
\u2022 Showcased 16 good practices on topics like interior design, pets and affordable housing.
\u2022 Conducted community research.
\u2022 Used the research learnings to create The Bright Ideas Book: Neuroinclusive Edition.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-40px|||||” custom_padding=”6px||102px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”227px” border_color_top=”#004976″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”What is the Bright Ideas Book?” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”26px||38px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Bright Ideas Book is an accumulation of stories, strategies and learnings from the work of the Accessibility Institute project team. It includes usable ideas that can be adapted by anyone thinking about housing, while also providing inspiration for collaborations and connections in housing.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Bright-Ideas-Book-EN-MY-Accessible-V4-R.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”View the book here” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”16px|40px|16px|40px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-40px|||||” custom_padding=”6px||102px|||” custom_css_free_form=”.truncate-multi {||display: -webkit-box;|| -webkit-line-clamp: 3;|| -webkit-box-orient: vertical;|| overflow: hidden;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”227px” border_color_top=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Community Insights” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”26px||38px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

In addition to the Bright Ideas Book, the project highlighted how community voice, lived experience, and intentional collaboration shaped our approach to neuroinclusivity in housing. These pieces showcase the perspectives and partnerships that inform our learning and the ways Autistic and neurodivergent people influence meaningful change across the housing ecosystem.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e6f7ff” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

For this resource, we introduce members of the initiatives Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee. They share why they\u2019re interested in participating, why neuroinclusive housing is important to them, and what they hoped to get out of being on this committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/spotlight-4\/” button_text=”Read More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”8px|20px|8px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e6f7ff” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Positive experiences in housing” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

For this Spotlight, we asked members of our Neurodivergent Advisory Group about the positive experiences they have had in housing.\u00a0Committee. They share why they\u2019re interested in participating, why neuroinclusive housing is important to them, and what they hoped to get out of being on this committee.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/spotlight-7\/” button_text=”Read More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”8px|20px|8px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e6f7ff” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Advisory committees that support community voice” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

We share the before, during, and after considerations for our Neurodivergent Advisory Group as tips or suggestions for others looking to include community voice in their activities.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/spotlight-12\/” button_text=”Read More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”8px|20px|8px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e6f7ff” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Affordable housing meets neuroinclusivity” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||35px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

When we think about the shortage of new affordable housing in Canada and the affordability of existing housing supply, it is easy to lose focus on accessibility and neuroinclusivity. In this resource, we try to connect the two, by bringing a neuroinclusive lens to affordable housing.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/spotlight-14\/” button_text=”Read More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”8px|20px|8px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e6f7ff” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Reflections on integrating community voice” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text module_class=”truncate-multi” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

In this spotlight, we share our process and learnings from the Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee\u202fmeetings.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/spotlight-16\/” button_text=”Read More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#326e92″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”100px” button_letter_spacing=”0px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_padding=”8px|20px|8px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”50px|30px|50px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Mission” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_margin=”0vw||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Footer” module_class=”website-footer” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#004976″ background_image=”http:\/\/nihouse.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/engineering-firm-52.png” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” max_height=”1276px” global_module=”163″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nihouse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nihouse-logo-revesrse-house.png” title_text=”nihouse-logo-revesrse-house” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_height=”100px” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n