Accessible Housing

People with disabilities are constantly sick or in pain.

This is a common myth, and one that can quietly shape how people are perceived and treated.

While some disabilities may involve chronic illness or pain, many do not. Disability is incredibly diverse. Some disabilities are visible, some are invisible, and many people with disabilities live active, full, healthy, and independent lives.

Assuming that disability automatically means suffering can unintentionally reduce people to stereotypes instead of recognizing them as individuals with unique experiences, strengths, goals, careers, relationships, and identities.

The more we challenge these misconceptions, the more we create communities rooted in understanding, accessibility, dignity, and inclusion.

What is the digital divide and what does this mean for individuals with physical disabilities?

What is the Digital Divide and What Does this Mean for Accessibility? - Accessible Housing Calgary The digital divide is more than a lack of internet or devices; it is a barrier to independence, inclusion, and equal opportunity. For individuals with physical disabilities, inaccessible technology can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from employment and education to healthcare and housing....

We are looking for new board members!

This is an opportunity to help shape inclusive housing and support accessibility, dignity, and belonging in our community.

We welcome applicants with diverse lived and professional experiences who are committed to making a difference.

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are proud to be hosting an Oral Hearing examining the lack of accessible and affordable housing across Canada.
June 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This important discussion will hear directly from people with lived experience about how the lack of affordable and accessible housing impacts individuals, families, and communities.

We are seeking individuals with lived experience of disability who have experienced homelessness, are currently experiencing homelessness, or have been at risk of homelessness to participate.

If you or someone you know would like to be included, please send us a direct message and we will follow up with more details.

Together, we can build a Canada where everyone has a home.

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What is the digital divide and what does this mean for individuals with physical disabilities?

What is the digital divide?

The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have equal access to technology, internet, and digital skills; and those who do not.

For individuals with physical disabilities, the digital divide is not just about having the technology, but whether the technology’s design is usable and inclusive to varying physical abilities.

What is the Digital Divide and What Does this Mean for Accessibility? - Accessible Housing Calgary The digital divide is more than a lack of internet or devices; it is a barrier to independence, inclusion, and equal opportunity. For individuals with physical disabilities, inaccessible technology can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from employment and education to healthcare and housing....

Join us as we kick off National AccessAbility Week and celebrate the leadership, contributions, and accomplishments of people with disabilities in our community.

We’re proud that Accessible Housing will be part of this important event at the Municipal Complex Plaza for the official launch of Accessibility Week, including the Disability Pride Flag Raising and community celebration. ❤️

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕛 Noon–1:00 p.m.
📍 Municipal Complex Plaza, 800 Macleod Trail S.E.

Come show your support, connect with community partners, and help raise awareness about accessibility and inclusion for everyone.

Accessibility impacts more people than you think.
More than 906,000 Albertans aged 15+ live with a disability. That represents 27.5% of our population, more than 1 in 4 people.

Disability is not rare. It is part of every community, every workplace, every neighbourhood, and every stage of life.

Yet accessibility is still too often treated as an afterthought instead of a fundamental part of how we design our cities, housing, transportation, workplaces, and public spaces.

Accessibility is not about accommodating a small group of people.
It’s about building communities where everyone can participate, belong, and thrive.

When we invest in accessibility:
More people can live independently
More families can stay connected
More seniors can age in place
More Albertans can fully participate in community life

Accessible communities are stronger communities.

More than you think.
Something we should think more about.

Today, we want to talk about the importance of partnership and highlight one of ours - Norfolk Housing Association

Creating accessible, inclusive housing goes beyond bricks and mortar — it’s about community, compassion, and collaboration.
That’s why we’re proud to partner with Norfolk Housing through our Bridge to Home program.
Norfolk doesn’t just provide housing — they reimagine what equitable housing can look like:
🔹 A mixed-income model that reduces stigma and builds true community
🔹 A commitment to adapting units with accessibility in mind.
🔹 A focus on connection and belonging in every building they manage
Their values align beautifully with ours — making dignity, accessibility, and inclusion a priority, not an afterthought.

Reimagine the Possibilities for Equitable, Accessible and Affordable Housing Creating accessible, inclusive housing goes beyond bricks and morta...

More than 900,000 Albertans live with a disability, and nearly 1 in 4 Calgarians identifies as having a disability.

That means disability is not a niche issue, it is a significant part of our communities, workplaces, schools, neighbourhoods, and families.

And disability is not always visible.

When accessibility is treated as an “extra” instead of a fundamental part of city-building, housing, transportation, and public spaces, we exclude a large portion of our population from fully participating in everyday life.

Accessibility is not about designing for a small group of people.

It’s about creating communities where everyone can belong, participate, and thrive.

Accessibility is community.

Inclusive housing developments like this are not just about buildings, they’re about belonging. They create communities where people with and without disabilities live alongside one another, where affordable and market-value housing coexist, and where accessibility is built into everyday life instead of treated as an afterthought.

These spaces strengthen neighbourhoods by creating connection, independence, safety, and opportunity for everyone.

As Calgary continues to grow, so does the need for housing that reflects the diversity of the people who live here. Fully accessible, mixed-income, community-focused developments are not niche projects, they are an essential part of building a more inclusive city.

Accessibility benefits families. Seniors. People with disabilities. Caregivers. Future generations.

Because accessible communities are stronger communities.

More than you think. Something you should think more about.