Accessible Housing

Too often, accessibility is treated as a checklist or a single solution, as if one accommodation will work for everyone. The reality is that accessibility is not one size fits all.

Every person experiences the world differently. What removes a barrier for one individual may create a barrier for another. That's why accessibility requires flexibility, not assumptions.

The goal should always be universal design, designing with inclusion in mind and recognizing when individualized accommodations are still needed.

The most important experts are the people with lived experience. By listening, learning, and engaging with people with disabilities, we move beyond assumptions and toward solutions that truly work.

Accessibility isn't about fitting people into one solution. It's about creating solutions that fit people.

Join Our Board. Help Build a More Accessible Future.

Accessible Housing is seeking passionate volunteer Board Directors to help guide our mission of creating inclusive, accessible housing and communities.

We're especially looking for individuals with experience in:
⚖️ Legal
👥 Human Resources
🏛️ Governance Leadership
🏗️ Land & Property Development

If you're ready to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: accessiblehousing.ca/our-team-board/

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June is Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and achievements of individuals living with these conditions while raising awareness about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.

For many people with spina bifida or hydrocephalus, having a safe, accessible, and affordable home is essential to living independently and participating fully in their communities. Accessible housing is more than a place to live, it’s the foundation for opportunity, dignity, and quality of life.

We are proud to work with individuals, families, advocates, and organizations working to break down barriers and create communities where everyone can thrive.

Let’s build a future where accessibility is not an afterthought but a standard.

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Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Engaging In Accessibility! Thank you Alberta Real Estate Foundation for sponsoring this incredible opportunity to gather together with industry professionals and share how we all can work together for a more accessible Calgary!

Thank you to our fabulous speakers, Marti Bogue with Adaptable Living and Tolu Enaibe

Photography by Mason Marriott
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Today, on Red Shirt Day during National AccessAbility Week, we're celebrating more than awareness. We’re celebrating action!

We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful to work alongside people who are passionate about creating a more accessible and inclusive future.

Every day, their dedication, compassion, and commitment help move our mission forward and create meaningful change in the lives of the people we serve.

Together, we're working toward a world where accessibility isn't an afterthought, it's the standard.

Thank you to our amazing team for believing in our vision and helping make it a reality.

As we celebrate National AccessAbility Week, it's important to remember that accessibility includes having a safe, affordable, and accessible place to call home.

The National Housing Council Review Panel wants to hear from people across Canada about the lack of accessible housing and the barriers it creates.

Your lived experience and perspective can help shape future recommendations.

📅 Submission deadline: June 22, 2026
Learn more and share your input through the National Housing Council's online submission process.

If you know someone with lived experience who is unable to complete this survey online, we have been chosen to host an in person oral hearing on June 18. Please message us and we can provide more information.

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