Housing
Housing was the original focus of DSS (then Dignity Seniors Housing Action Committee DSHAC). To see the history of how DSHAC transitioned into DSS, please read this page.
DSS is committed to working with a number of stakeholders to ensure our communities are served well, and that housing needs are met in a part of the world where housing can be a challenge. We highlight the unique housing needs of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and are advocating for and supporting service providers to develop cuturally appropriate services and spaces. We are working with BC’s Health Authorities to define servcies that we can recommend as cuturally appropritae and will post that information as soon as it is available.
Below we provide information on unique housing models, aging-in place (staying in your home) and entering assisted living and long-term-care facilities. Please contact us if you have questions or know of other resources we can add to this page.
Useful Housing Resources
(Click on the ‘link’ to connect to the resource website or information sheet)
West End Seniors Network - WESN has a housing worker that can help you explore your housing options.
QMUNITY - has developed a ‘cultural safety’ training program for seniors care facilities to ensures staff and residents are aware of 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors’ specific needs. QMUNITY also has volunteers that can help you stay in your own home longer by supporting you with simple tasks.
Marco Redden, Jacqueline Gahagan, Hannah Kia, Áine M. Humble, Arne Stinchcombe, Eli Manning
Published online: 27 March 2021
