Why Your Voice Matters: Participating in the National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada
Why Your Voice Matters: Participating in the National Housing Council’s Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada The National Housing Council is an advisory body that promotes participation and inclusion in the development of Canada’s housing policy. They provide advice to Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure on urgent housing issues, […]
What Alberta’s Transition from AISH to ADAP Could Mean for Albertans with Disabilities
What Alberta’s Transition from AISH to ADAP Could Mean for Albertans with Disabilities For many Albertans with disabilities, housing is about far more than having a roof overhead.It is about safety, independence, stability, and the ability to fully participate in communitylife. That is why Alberta’s transition from AISH to the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program(ADAP) is […]
What is the Digital Divide and What Does this Mean for Accessibility?
What is the digital divide and what does this mean for individuals with physical disabilities? What is the digital divide? The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have equal access to technology, internet, and digital skills; and those who do not. For individuals with physical disabilities, the digital divide is not just […]
Why Accessibility Legislation Matters in Alberta
Why Accessibility Legislation Matters in Alberta When we talk about accessibility, we are talking about something fundamental: dignity, independence, and belonging. For people living with disabilities, accessibility shapes every part of daily life, from housing and transportation to employment, health care, and community participation. It determines whether someone can enter a building independently, access public […]
What Is Universal Design And Why It Matters More Than Ever
What Is Universal Design — And Why It Matters More Than Ever We often think of accessibility as something added later — a ramp beside the stairs, a grab bar in a bathroom, a workaround to make a space usable. But what if good design didn’t need fixing? That’s the idea behind universal design. A […]
More than you think. Something you should think more about.
MORE THAN YOU THINK. SOMETHING YOU SHOULD THINK MORE ABOUT. This new awareness campaign starts today. Last year, we raised awareness about the urgent lack of accessible housing in Alberta. We spoke about the real and devastating consequences that happen when people cannot find housing that meets their needs. This year, we are continuing the […]
The Need for Accessibility Doesn’t End When It Snows
The Need for Accessibility Doesn’t End When It Snows Yesterday’s massive snowstorm has left much of our city buried. While snow days can feel temporary and inconvenient for many, for people with physical disabilities, the lack of proper snow clearing at businesses creates something far more serious than inconvenience. It creates exclusion. A viral reel […]
When “accessible” is the difference between living, and just getting by
When “accessible” is the difference between living, and just getting by Housing is hard to find in any city. But when you need a home that works with your body, when you need to be able to bathe safely, cook independently, and move through your space without barriers, housing isn’t just “hard.” It becomes a […]
A Moment to Reflect: Public Safety & System Capacity in Calgary’s Downtown
A Moment to Reflect: Public Safety & System Capacity in Calgary’s Downtown Recent reports show that in downtown Calgary, a focused exercise by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) resulted in 25 arrests and 115 referrals to social agencies. On its face, such numbers may feel like progress, but they also point to a deeper truth: […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building a Barrier-Free Alberta for All
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building a Barrier-Free Alberta for All December 3rd marks the United Nations’ annual recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a global observance that began in 1992. Its purpose is to promote understanding of disability issues, advance disability rights, and champion equality, autonomy, and full participation for persons […]