BCNPHA is pleased to announce the release of the report “Exploring Housing Options for People with Developmental Disabilities in BC”.

The objectives of this research were to conduct a rapid review of housing options for people with developmental disabilities; collect and analyze quantitative data that assesses the need for housing options for people with developmental disabilities; and develop recommendations to address housing challenges.

The need for this research was identified by a Housing Working Group convened by Community Living BC (CLBC) in April 2008 to discuss the housing needs of adults with developmental disabilities in BC and develop strategies to support appropriate and affordable housing options. The Housing Working Group established a Research Advisory Committee to address these research goals, chaired by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA). BCNPHA hired the Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) as a consultant to conduct this research project. 

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of BC Housing on this project.