Accessible Affordable Housing
The Crisis is Real
Every Albertan deserves a place to call home—one that is safe, affordable, and accessible. Yet across our province, thousands of people with disabilities are being left behind by a housing system that fails to meet their basic needs.
Accessible Housing is launching this campaign to shine a light on Alberta’s overlooked crisis: the critical shortage of accessible, affordable housing. Through stories, facts, and action, we aim to raise awareness and drive real change so that everyone, regardless of ability, can live with dignity and independence.
What is Accessible Affordable Housing?
Accessible affordable housing is designed to meet both the physical needs and financial realities of people with disabilities. It includes features like step-free entrances, wide doorways, and accessible bathrooms—making it livable for those with mobility challenges—while also ensuring rent or ownership costs don’t exceed 30% of a household’s income.
Why does it matter?
Thousands of Albertans with disabilities are being pushed to the margins—trapped in homes they can’t safely live in or priced out of housing entirely. This campaign brings attention to a crisis that is too often ignored. By raising awareness and demanding action, we’re fighting for dignity, safety, and equal opportunity for everyone.
Living in this kind of place lets me continue with life—even with MS. I know people who don’t have that. I’m lucky to be here.
Stories that Matter
Listen to the personal stories and lived experience from our clients.
The Impact
The lack of accessible housing affects far more than just where someone lives—it shapes their entire life.
People with disabilities are often forced into unsafe or unsuitable environments, leading to serious health risks, social isolation, and a loss of independence.
Economically, the absence of accessible homes drives up personal and public costs through increased reliance on healthcare and emergency services. Socially, it cuts people off from work, education, and community life, deepening inequality.
At its core, this is a rights issue. Housing that excludes people with disabilities violates the basic principle that everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety, and opportunity. Addressing this crisis isn’t just good policy—it’s a moral obligation.
What Needs to Change
To solve Alberta’s accessible affordable housing crisis, we need bold, coordinated action.
Governments must prioritize accessibility in all new affordable housing developments, strengthen building codes, and increase funding for inclusive housing projects.
Developers can help by incorporating universal design from the start—not as an upgrade, but as a standard.
And the public can push for change by contacting elected officials, supporting inclusive housing initiatives, and raising awareness in their communities. Together, we can shift the system.
Accessible housing is a necessity—it's time to act.
Get Involved
Here are some ways you can support this campaign.
Let’s Connect!
Calling on policymakers, builders and developers, business leaders, and nonprofit partners…
We invite you to reach out and connect with us to explore how you can help address Alberta’s accessible affordable housing crisis.
Whether through funding opportunities, land donations, design partnerships, or program collaborations, your support can make a real difference.
Let us know how you can contribute to building a future where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing. Together, we can drive lasting change.
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