Accessible Housing

• On the Brink: Halifax wheelchair user feels ‘trapped’ due to housing crunch

  In this instalment of 'On the Brink,' we speak with two women about the challenges finding accessible, affordable housing in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
  
• Town of Osoyoos, B.C. to sell homes below market value

  The town of Osoyoos is well into Phase 2 and 3 of a program that offers housing for below market value.

  Economy

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Lack of accessible and affordable housing frustrating for Albertans with disabilities

  Only 10 per cent of residential units in Calgary are fully accessible, according to Accessible Housing Calgary.

  Perspectives

  Apr 4, 2023
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• Alberta funds 400 new affordable housing units across province in budget

  Eleven projects across the province will get funding from the province to build or renovate affordable housing units.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2023
• New supportive housing site welcomes vulnerable Edmontonians

  The Mustard Seed’s Prairie Manor, located near Whyte Avenue, first opened its doors in the summer and is now at 70 per cent capacity but still welcoming new residents.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Alberta invests $55 million into province’s affordable housing

  The money will go towards the new Affordable Housing Partnership Program and will be spent over three years.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
• N.S. government seeks delay in housing rights hearing for people with disabilities

  Nova Scotia's government is asking to delay a human rights case involving access to housing for people with disabilities until the country's top court rules on the matter.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2022
• N.S. government to top court: housing choice for people with disabilities not a right

  The provincial lawyers concede Nova Scotia's current system requiring some people with disabilities to live in larger facilities is not ideal.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2022
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• N.S. disabilities group pushes to convert major legal win into improved housing, care

  A disabilities group in Nova Scotia is pushing to convert a landmark court victory into funding for improvements to housing and care.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
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• A look inside a ‘gold standard’ Alberta home adapted for physical disabilities

  The three-bedroom, three-bathroom living space made Brad Bartko, an advocate for the disabled, teary-eyed when he rolled into the St. Albert home in his wheelchair.

  Consumer

  Nov 23, 2021