Building Bridges: Accessible and Affordable Housing in Calgary
Over the past three months, we at Accessible Housing have had the privilege of connecting with some of our most valued housing partners to discuss the current landscape — and future possibilities — for accessible and affordable housing in Calgary. Through conversations with Norfolk Housing Association, Onward Homes, and Vivenda Group, we explored what it […]
Accessibility is Affordability
What is Build Canada Homes? Build Canada Homes is a new federal, non-partisan, non-profit agency established by the Government of Canada to accelerate, streamline, and scale up the construction of affordable housing across the country. Backed by a $13 billion investment from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, the initiative aims to build 4,000 modular homes […]
Understanding Alberta’s New Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)
Alberta is preparing to introduce the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) in July 2026, positioned as a complementary option to the longstanding Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). The goal? Create a more flexible support system that better accommodates individuals with disabilities who can and want to work. Currently, AISH is designed for those […]
Awareness Encourages Change
Awareness Encourages Change Awareness Encourages Change We are continuing to run our campaign to raise awareness about the critical shortage of affordable, accessible housing in this province. We’ve been addressing issues that are often uncomfortable to talk about but are a real and urgent part of a housing crisis that demands bold, coordinated solutions. Every […]
Disability Will Touch Us All — Shouldn’t Our Homes Be Ready?
Disability Will Touch Us All — Shouldn’t Our Homes Be Ready? At some point in life, every one of us will be touched by disability. Whether it’s a parent recovering from surgery, a friend navigating chronic illness, a child with a diagnosis—or even ourselves—disability is not rare. It’s universal. But while disability is a natural […]
OP-ED: No One Should Have to Struggle to Live Because They Can’t Find Accessible Affordable Housing
This National AccessAbility Week, Accessible Housing is spotlighting a sobering reality: Alberta’s housing crisis continues to push people with disabilities to the margins. Too few homes are both accessible and affordable, leaving many in unsafe, unsuitable, or institutional settings. In a recent op-ed, we share how thousands of Albertans with physical disabilities are struggling to […]
When Support Fails: The Deepening Crisis Behind Track 2 of MAiD for People with Disabilities
Every Canadian deserves the opportunity to live a full, dignified life—regardless of ability. But today, a disturbing reality is emerging across the country: some people with disabilities are choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) not because they are dying, but because they cannot get the support they need to live. Track 2 of Canada’s MAiD […]
Alberta’s Overlooked Crisis: The Urgent Need for Accessible Affordable Housing
Why thousands of Albertans with disabilities are being left behind—and what we must do to fix it Every Albertan deserves a safe, stable place to call home. But for thousands of people with disabilities across the province, finding housing that is both accessible and affordable remains a near-impossible task. As Alberta faces a growing housing […]