Accessibility Institute Initiative
Building on the momentum and success of the Housing Through an Autism Lens (HAL) project, Sinneave supported the Neuroinclusivity in Housing Initiative at the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University.
The objective of the initiative was to facilitate knowledge exchange and carry out applied research to move neuroinclusive housing forward.
The project was active from October 2022 – November 2025.
The Project:
The team advanced their objective in several ways, which included:
• Created a Neurodivergent Advisory Group to help inform and guide the initiative.
• Gathered resources produced by other organizations.
• Showcased 16 good practices on topics like interior design, pets and affordable housing.
• Conducted community research.
• Used the research learnings to create The Bright Ideas Book: Neuroinclusive Edition.
What is the Bright Ideas Book?
The Bright Ideas Book is an accumulation of stories, strategies and learnings from the work of the Accessibility Institute project team. It includes usable ideas that can be adapted by anyone thinking about housing, while also providing inspiration for collaborations and connections in housing.
Community Insights
In addition to the Bright Ideas Book, the project highlighted how community voice, lived experience, and intentional collaboration shaped our approach to neuroinclusivity in housing. These pieces showcase the perspectives and partnerships that inform our learning and the ways Autistic and neurodivergent people influence meaningful change across the housing ecosystem.
Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee
For this resource, we introduce members of the initiatives Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee. They share why they’re interested in participating, why neuroinclusive housing is important to them, and what they hoped to get out of being on this committee.
Positive experiences in housing
For this resource, we introduce members of the initiatives Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee. They share why they’re interested in participating, why neuroinclusive housing is important to them, and what they hoped to get out of being on this committee.
Advisory committees that support community voice
We share the before, during, and after considerations for our Neurodivergent Advisory Group as tips or suggestions for others looking to include community voice in their activities.
Practice
Affordable housing meets neuroinclusivity
When we think about the shortage of new affordable housing in Canada and the affordability of existing housing supply, it is easy to lose focus on accessibility and neuroinclusivity. In this resource, we try to connect the two, by bringing a neuroinclusive lens to affordable housing.
Practice
Reflections on integrating community voice
In this spotlight, we share our process and learnings from the Autistic and Neurodivergent Advisory Committee meetings.
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