{"id":26324,"date":"2018-03-20T19:03:36","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T23:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.communitylivingbc.ca\/?page_id=26324"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:49:02","slug":"needs-inclusive-housing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.communitylivingbc.ca\/provincial-projects\/inclusive-housing-initiative\/needs-inclusive-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Needs Inclusive Housing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

People with developmental disabilities<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are people with diverse abilities, talents and challenges. We have much to contribute as neighbours, employees and family members and strive to be full citizens in our communities.<\/p>\n

However, we often experience negative stereotypes, discrimination and lack of choice in our lives. We may need help with some parts of our life. Some people with developmental disabilities need paid support services and many do not.<\/p>\n

Usually, once people get to know us they realize we are more alike than different and that we have contributions to make.<\/p>\n

You<\/h2>\n

Welcoming neighbourhoods, towns and cities all benefit from inclusion. The movement to empower and include people with developmental disabilities in our communities is called community living.<\/p>\n

Examples of the benefits of inclusion abound, for example:<\/p>\n