Housing, In-Home Care and Care Facilities
Dignity Seniors Society is comprised of a group of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who are committed to providing information and advocacy to service providers that serve or potentially serve our communities. We hope that you find what you are looking for on our website, but please feel free to contact us with your questions, requests or suggestions.
Housing was the original focus of the DSS (then the Dignity Seniors Housing Action Committee DSHAC). DSHAC secured some small grants for feasibility studies for a BC based 2SLGBTQ+ Housing Project. For results of this phase of our work please read more here.
The 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.
Service Providers ‘Housing’ Resources
Does your organization meet the DSS Standards of Cultural Acumen - see how you and your organization are doing by watching these two videos: part one; part two
Does your agency require 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors’ Cultural Awareness Training? find options here.
You provide services to support 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors:
In their own home.
In a registered care facility.
Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services developed ‘Diversity Our Strength’ a tool-kit for 2SLGBTQ+ competent care in long-term care homes and services.
In 2SLGBTQ+ specific housing and care options.
Executive Summary of DHAC Market Survey 2015
Draft Discussion Paper - A vision for LGBT specific housing in BC - Alex Sanga 2012
BC Housing Report – Selected Need and Demand Indicators for LGBT Seniors Housing in Vancouver
