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- People with disabilities need to feel safe in their homes and communities. Many people with disabilities don’t have a lot of money. They end up living in places that are not safe or accessible. People with disabilities can experience abuse and violence at home. If someone at home wants to hurt them, they cannot leave.
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People with disabilities need housing that is accessible. Many homes have barriers. For example, they do not have elevators or ramps. They only have stairs. This means people with disabilities cannot get in or move around. People with disabilities should have housing that meets their needs. People’s needs change over time.
- The right to housing for people with disabilities: Core ...
People in core housing need: Live in housing that is...
- The right to housing for people with disabilities: Core ...
Jun 10, 2022 · This fact sheet focuses on the experience of persons with disabilities living in private dwellings using the following indicators collected and produced by Statistics Canada: tenure status of household, shelter costs, housing affordability and suitability, condition of dwelling, core housing need, and household living arrangements.
Sep 14, 2023 · Accessible housing refers to housing that is built or modified to provide persons with disabilities with appropriate features and aids that facilitate movement and different uses within their homes. What makes a home accessible varies in different cases, often dependent on an individual’s circumstances and experience of disability.
In 2019, we commissioned research examining the diverse housing needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in order to inform National Housing Strategy programs. The review focused on Canada, but researchers extended the search to international sources where relevant.
People with disabilities in Canada face many barriers to housing. Many people are forced to live in institutions. They can’t get the support they need to live independently. Many people can’t find safe and accessible homes. People are struggling to pay their rent.
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People in core housing need: Live in housing that is unaffordable, inadequate, or unsuitable. Don’t have enough money to move to housing nearby that is affordable, adequate, and suitable.
Aug 14, 2018 · The likelihood of persons with disabilities to be in core housing need is much higher than that of persons without disabilities. This Research Insight examines the housing conditions of persons with disabilities using data from the Canadian Survey on Disability.
