Housing through an Autism Lens

Housing through an Autism Lens is an 18-month project to identify and find solutions for housing challenges faced by Autistic adults.

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Our report is out! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted micro-stories to us. Your insights are helping shape housing solutions for Autistic Adults. Check out our findings in our Challenge Report and learn more about next steps. https://t.co/vscp6aktvq

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

The prototypes are here! We've developed four prototypes from the ideas and insights received and analyzed through our Solutions Lab. Check out a snapshot of each on our Project Updates page.
https://t.co/MpNfV2oETL #Autism #HousingSolutions

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

Everyone deserves a place to call home. Happy to announce that I will be hosting a National Housing Summit early in the new year with provincial and municipal partners, to join forces as we build on our work to tackle the real issues Canadians face.

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

We're pleased to share that the HAL-Lab has developed four prototypes in our search for housing solutions for Autistic adults! Check out our latest blog post for team member Adrian's reflections on The Blueprint prototype. https://t.co/MpNfV2GfLj #Autism #HousingCrisis

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Raising awareness: Project advocates Maddy Dever and Courtney Weaver, together with project lead Pari Johnston, recently delivered a presentation at #OCALICON2021 on the HAL Solutions Lab. Check out the slide presentation: https://t.co/MpNfV2oETL #Autism #Housing

[Maddy Dever (they/them) 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️ @MattJDever]

It was great to be part of our panel today at #KBHNConf2021 sharing how our KBHN CASDA policy working groups contributed to policies in a #NationalAutismStrategy that will improve the quality of life for #Autistics of all ages across Canada.

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Attention housing developers, architects and others involved with housing solutions – you’re invited to help us prototype promising ideas on housing for Autistic Adults. Learn more here. https://t.co/vpI6D2v332 #Autism #HousingSolutions

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Congratulations @HonAhmedHussen on being appointed Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. We look forward to working with you on an inclusive federal housing strategy and sharing our findings and plans re: housing solutions for Autistic Adults.
https://t.co/vscp6aktvq

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

We have news! Our team has been busy analyzing micro-stories on barriers to housing faced by Autistic Adults, as we explore solutions. You can read all about our Sensemaking process and next steps in prototyping good ideas in our Challenge Report. #Autism https://t.co/vscp6aktvq

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

An excellent article on the housing challenges faced by autistic adults and how our project is working to address them. #autism #HousingCrisis

https://t.co/nQj7X9WdOF

[York University News @YorkUnews]

#YorkU and @CAMHnews today launch the Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism – a first-of-its-kind resource designed to increase understanding about #mentalhealth among Autistic adults. @YorkUhealth's @DrJonathanWeiss explains the content: https://t.co/OIdMoa7XuK

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Interesting read

[Pari Johnston (she/her) @JohnstonPari]

Edmonton researcher looks into autism spectrum disorder through a First Nations lens. https://t.co/ziMlCJScgx

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Thanks to journalist Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco and CBC Ottawa for sharing the 'Housing through an Autism Lens' story. Here are team members Matthew Dever & Pari Johnston talking about obstacles to sustainable housing & our work to find solutions. https://t.co/tsh4AYU5Mu

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

We're raising awareness and acceptance! Team member @MattJDever did a terrific job sharing insights about the barriers to housing for Autistic adults on CBC Ottawa's All in a Day Radio program yesterday. Here's part of that segment. #WAAD2021

[Sesame Street in Communities @SesameCommunity]

Happy #AutismAcceptanceDay! We are excited to celebrate the amazing in every child, and proud to share new resources for families with autistic children as they adapt to changes and build flexibility. #SeeAmazing #AutismAcceptanceMonth https://t.co/E6cnlzIDre

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

How to say yes to Autism Acceptance

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Accepting & supporting autistic people, and families is not just about what others can do. It can also mean simple actions to learn more, to show your support & not let getting it wrong stop you from trying. Here are some ways to say yes to autism acceptance #AutismAcceptanceDay

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Some important insights here for #AutismAcceptanceDay

[Marina Amaral @marinamaral2]

Happy #AutismAcceptanceDay - maybe it would be a good idea to accept and listen to us every day, and outside of social media as well.

Autism is not a superpower because not all autistic people have what you guys call a superpower.

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Count us in! #WAAD

[The Sinneave Family Foundation @sinneave]

We're only a week away from #WorldAutismAwarenessDay! This year, Sinneave is recognizing #WAAD as 'World Autism Acceptance Day' - We encourage you to move beyond Awareness to enhancing your Acceptance of autism. For more: https://t.co/RgeTbXMt8z

[Housing through an Autism Lens @Housinglens]

Team members @JohnstonPari & @MattJDever did a terrific job of sharing the 'Housing through an Autism Lens' story on a recent Aide Canada panel, joining others in discussing the need to improve housing opportunities for Autistic adults. https://t.co/vwudZEPhyc

[Maddy Dever (they/them) 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️ @MattJDever]

Autism Acceptance Month is only 11 days away. This year think of all the ways you can make changes to accommodate & include the Autistics around you. Highlight the strengths & gifts of Autistics. Start conversations of what Acceptance looks like. What barriers can you break?