Intentional Community Conference 2026

This important gathering will bring together leaders, advocates, policymakers, and developers advancing housing solutions for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism.

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House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Thank you to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) for inviting the Chair of the ICC, Gary Gladstone to be a witness on their study of Bill C-20, An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes. HUMA’s work remains vital to our goals of supporting safe, accessible, supportive, and deeply affordable housing for one of Canada’s most underserved populations. We thank them for inviting Gary to testify, and reaffirm our commitment to work with them, all their committee members, and our elected officials across government.

HUMA Speech by Gary Gladstone

DAY ON PARLIAMENT HILL 2025

The ICC Day on the Hill took place on March 20th and 21st, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario.

BUILDING BRIDGES TO HOUSING: NATIONAL LAUNCH AND LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis faced by individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on housing, support services and community engagement

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EXPLORING AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES

We invite all organizations and groups interested in exploring solutions to the affordable housing crisis faced by people with diverse abilities. Here, we will provide a knowledge exchange on affordable housing construction projects, both completed and in progress. We will also have representatives from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to discuss information and opportunities for funding. Learn from those who have completed housing projects or are in the process, and learn about housing partnerships that have been successful in different communities.

Intentional Community Consortium (ICC) Housing Forum

DAY ON PARLIAMENT HILL 2024

The ICC Day on the Hill took place on March 19th and 20th, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario. Reena, along with the ICC, Community Living Toronto, OASIS, and the Provincial Network, KW Habilitation, Karis Disability Services, Empower Simcoe, and the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence spoke about the opportunities presented by the National Housing Strategy and our plans to enhance supportive housing for those with developmental disabilities across Canada. Member organizations shared success stories and challenges regarding housing in the sector, while Members of Parliament from all parties discussed collaborative efforts to increase support.

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DAY ON PARLIAMENT HILL 2023

The Day on the Hill was organized by the Intentional Community Consortium with Reena, Community Living Toronto, OASIS and Provincial Network. It was held on March 27th, 2023. The purpose of the advocacy day was to continue bringing awareness to the housing crisis of people with developmental disabilities, and to ask all levels of government to continue their support of this population.

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