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Building Toward Better Housing for Canadians With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Celisse Bibr1, Kelly D Harding1,2,3, Kathy Unsworth1
1Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) face significant housing instability due to unique challenges. This study highlights key themes for improving housing access and stability for those with FASD.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Individuals with disabilities have rights to independent living and community inclusion.
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) presents unique barriers to housing stability.
- Co-occurring mental health issues, substance use, trauma, and homelessness exacerbate housing challenges for individuals with FASD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore challenges and opportunities for housing options for individuals with FASD.
- To understand living experiences and perspectives on safe and stable housing.
- To gather recommendations for improving housing for individuals with FASD.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 47 Canadian housing providers, youth with FASD, caregivers, researchers, and policymakers.
- Reflexive thematic analysis to explore lived experiences and perspectives.
- Focus on understanding what safe and stable housing looks like for individuals with FASD.
Main Results:
- Theme 1: Improved access to essential housing resources.
- Theme 2: Valuing individuality over standardized approaches.
- Theme 3: Fostering interdependency through teamwork.
- Theme 4: Enhancing understanding of FASD across all sectors.
Conclusions:
- Study provides crucial insights into housing needs for individuals with FASD.
- Findings offer strategies to mitigate the impact of the housing crisis on individuals with FASD.
- Recommendations aim to improve housing stability and reduce disparities.
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