Item - 2026.DI17.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 4, 2026. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.
DI17.5 - Breaking Barriers: Housing Access for Women with Disabilities - Centering Lived Experiences in Toronto’s Affordable Housing System
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Received
Committee Decision
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee received the item for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Sze Ching (Michelle) Pang, Toronto Women In Action - Housing Advocacy Coordinator, Nellie’s, gave a presentation on Breaking Barriers: Housing Access for Women with Disabilities — Centering Lived Experiences in Toronto’s Affordable Housing System.
Summary
At the invitation of the Chair, Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, Sze Ching (Michelle) Pang, Toronto Women In Action - Housing Advocacy Coordinator, Nellie’s, will give a presentation on key findings from the Breaking Barriers position paper, focusing on the lived experiences of women with disabilities navigating Toronto’s affordable housing system. It highlights systemic accessibility barriers and proposes actionable recommendations to improve equity, accountability, and access at the municipal level.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-286588.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/di/comm/communicationfile-210813.pdf
(April 30, 2026) Letter from Rachel Waller (DI.New)
(May 4, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (DI.New)
Speakers
Motions
That the item be received for information.