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Since 2020, important initiatives brought together Autistic and other neurodivergent people, housing providers, researchers, professionals, and community organizations to advance neuroinclusivity in housing in Canada.<\/p>\n

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Through research, collaboration, community engagement, and resource development, each phase of this work has built on previous learnings to strengthen understanding of what neuroinclusive housing can look like in practice.<\/p>\n

This timeline highlights key projects, collaborations, and milestones that have shaped this work.<\/p>\n

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Housing Through an Autism Lens (HAL) was a project that explored how housing systems, supports, and services can better meet the needs of Autistic adults, especially during key life transitions such as early adulthood and older adulthood.<\/p>\n

The goal of the project was to develop practical and relevant pathways to secure housing options for Autistic and other neurodivergent adults that include supports, services, and resources.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about Housing Through an Autism Lens<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Building on the HAL project, the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University launched and led the Neuroinclusivity in Housing Inititative in October 2022 with funding from the Sinneave Family Foundation.<\/p>\n

The initiative focused on knowledge exchange and applied research to advance neuroinclusive housing in Canada. This work included an advisory group, community engagement, research activities, and resource development such as the Bright Ideas Book.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about the Accessibility Institute Initiative<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In November 2024, the Sinneave Family Foundation and the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University co-hosted a 2-day hybrid event focused on neuroinclusivity in housing.<\/p>\n

More than 90 people attended in person and online, bringing together people from across the housing ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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Explore the 2024 Neuroinclusivity in Housing Event<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Learnings from these projects continue to inform housing conversations, resources, and policy in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safe, stable, affordable, and neuroinclusive housing remains important for Autistic and other neurodivergent people and families across Canada.<\/p>\n

We continue to build on what we learned through this work and use those lessons to help inform housing conversations, resources, and policy in Canada. This work is also connected to the National Autism Network and Canada’s Autism Strategy. Neuroinclusivity in Housing aims to inform the advancement of affordable, sound, and suitable housing, as prioritized under Priority Area 2 \u2013 Economic Inclusion.<\/p>\n

Across all phases of this work, community input, lived experience, and collaboration remain central. Each step helps build a stronger understanding of neuroinclusive housing and the relationships needed to support it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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