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The Right Fit Program is generously supported by the federal Reaching Home Homelessness Initiative, the City of Vancouver’s Renter Office Grant program and BC Housing.

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Have your say in making new buildings more accessible in BC

Posted on November 16, 2021September 20, 2022 by rightfit@disabilityalliancebc.org

How can we make new buildings more accessible in BC? The Province is inviting all British Columbians to provide their feedback about the BC Building Code accessibility requirements.

Watch our latest educational webinar

Posted on February 23, 2021November 15, 2021 by rightfit@disabilityalliancebc.org

On February 24, 2021, we partnered with the BC Non Profit Housing Association to present an educational webinar on Accessible housing for wheelchair users. Our team described the mandate and activities of The Right Fit, we covered the definitions of accessible housing, discussed the unique challenges wheelchair users face when searching for accessible homes, and the role housing providers can play in improving housing accessibility in British Columbia. Karen Williams, senior researcher with BC Housing and a member of the Right Fit Steering Committee described the role of BC Housing in supporting accessibility, the programs and resources available to housing providers, and how BC Housing works closely with the Right Fit to match accessible housing units to wheelchair users. If you have missed the webinar, you can still watch it on the BCNPHA website.

BC introduces BC rebate for accessible home adaptations

Posted on February 23, 2021November 15, 2021 by rightfit@disabilityalliancebc.org

Together with the Province of BC and CMHC, BC Housing has just announced the introduction of the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations program (BC RAHA). The program gives financial assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished abilities to help with the cost of making adaptations to their homes for independent living. As of March 18, 2021, This program has replaced the Home Adaptations for Independence Program (HAFI) as of March 18, 2021. The BC RAHA introduces several changes, including a streamlined applications and approvals process and a required assessment by an occupational therapist or other qualified professional to make sure that adaptations accurately address the applicants’ needs. The program provides up to $17,500 in rebates towards adaptations that can include exterior and interior ramps and door widening to accommodate a wheelchair, and bathroom modifications such as grab bars, shower seats and handheld showerheads.

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