Waiting list ‘abyss’ in N.S. for care and housing of people with disabilities: doctor

February 2, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessible Housing, Adult disability, adult housing, Affordable Housing, Canada, Disabilities, Health, Housing, Karen McNeil, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Housing

A Nova Scotia family doctor says people with intellectual disabilities can develop illnesses ranging from diabetes to stroke when forced to live in unsuitable housing without expert help. Dr. Karen McNeil told a legislature committee today many families feel like they’re experiencing “an abyss” because their loved ones languish on a 1,698-person waiting list, […]

Six families with disabilities move into affordable housing units in Saskatoon – Saskatoon

February 28, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Affordable Housing, Camponi housing, Canada, City of Saskatoon, Disabilities, Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan, Home, Homes, SaskNative Rentals

Posted February 28, 2020 7:30 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Six families in Saskatoon have a new place to call home. Three accessible semi-detached houses located throughout the city were designed and built specifically for people with disabilities and mobility issues. […]

Ontario woman on disability with cancer says potential landlords discriminating against her

December 21, 2018 / by BBG Security / Affordable Housing, Cancer, Disability, Global News At 5:30, Housing, Landlords, Rent, Tenants

[ad_1] Cathy Barka says landlords are put off by her condition, her low income, and the fact that she is on ODSP. Mark Carcasole reports. [ad_2] Source link