Housing For People With Disabilities

• Despite court ruling, no timeline for closing N.S. institutions for disabled people

  The Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia says the government is still using an incremental approach to solve a human rights issue that requires more immediate action.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia government heading back to court against disabilities group

  The province says it will appeal a recent court decision that found there was discrimination against people with disabilities who had sought improved services and housing.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2021
  
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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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• N.S. election: parties won’t meet goals of 10-year plan for people with disabilities

  'I feel I've been duped. We all have been,' says Vicky Levack, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a nursing home.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
• ‘I was hoping that there will be more empathy’: Kelowna accessible housing proposal opposed

  Gary McEwan, one of the people behind a new building planned for Manhattan Point, said the need for accessible housing is enormous, but area residents are petitioning against it.

  News

  Jul 8, 2021
• Feds invest in affordable housing project for people with disabilities in Hamilton’s north end

  Hughson Street Baptist Church and Indwell are partnering to build 45 one-bedroom apartment units that will be geared toward people living with disabilities.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2019