Reflections

Accessible Housing: A Different Definition From Person to Person

Episode Summary

We all believe we know what is important to each of us, especially when it comes to our housing needs. Is it affordable housing? Is it support systems that promote independence? Kelly MacDonald explores what defines accessible housing around Canada and examines the challenges making it difficult to move forward with making homes more accessible. Lori Holloway, CEO of Ontario Community Support Association, shares the housing realities of Ontario. Mary-Kathleen Dunn, National Manager of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada, breaks down the important projects they are able to provide around accessible housing. And Dani Carr, Executive Director at Elmwood Residences, describes a fantastic building addressing the disability community's concerns across the province's housing situations.

Episode Notes

We all believe we know what is important to each of us, especially when it comes to our housing needs. Is it affordable housing? Is it support systems that promote independence? Kelly MacDonald explores what defines accessible housing around Canada and examines the challenges making it difficult to move forward with making homes more accessible.

Lori Holloway, CEO of Ontario Community Support Association, shares the housing realities of Ontario.

Mary-Kathleen Dunn, National Manager of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada, breaks down the important projects they are able to provide around accessible housing.

And Dani Carr, Executive Director at Elmwood Residences, describes a fantastic building addressing the disability community's concerns across the province's housing situations.