Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Having access to appropriate housing is recognized as an important factor in one's ability to maintain good health and wellbeing. For people with a physical disability, finding accessible housing can be challenging. In some cases, people with a disability cannot find affordable housing that meets their needs or may not be able to modify their homes in a way that enables them to maintain their independence. As well, research in accessible housing is lacking in Canada. To address this gap in knowledge, we are proposing to work with people with disabilities and.or professionals in housing accessibility to develop a research agenda on housing and health for people with physical disabilities. This will be accomplished by first identifying what the housing priorities are for people with disabilities. Our team will then plan an event with a diverse set of key interest groups, including people with disabilities, to select the top priorities that will inform a national research agenda on this topic. The outcomes of this work will help build and strengthen relationships of people working in accessible housing, which can lead to new research and practices that will improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities.