L’adoption des normes plus exigeantes en matière d’accessibilité en habitation est devenue une nécessité.
Nous visons à garantir que toutes les nouvelles habitations construites au Québec intègrent les caractéristiques du design universel. Cela permettrait à toutes les personnes, y compris celles ayant des limitations physiques, de vivre de manière autonome, sécuritaire et confortable. En collaborant activement avec les parties prenantes et en plaidant en faveur de politiques et de réglementations à p
03/09/2026
How building with people who face barriers benefits everyone, especially during crises Systems designed with those who face the greatest barriers are more resilient, adaptive and stable. And in the end, they benefit everyone when the unpredictable happens.
11/25/2025
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Lifemark® homes are designed with usability, safety, and flexibility in mind – so people can live well at every stage.
✅ Step-free access
✅ Wider doorways
✅ Smart layouts
✅ Future-ready features
Whether you're planning a new development or investing in community housing, Lifemark® standards help future-proof your projects with smart, inclusive design.
Ready to explore how Lifemark® can add long-term value to your builds and communities? Get in touch today: https://www.lifemark.co.nz/contact
Image description: The text reads, "Life changes. Your home should too." Below is a line of people spanning all stages on life, from young children and new parents to older adults and disabled people.
09/15/2025
Un Canada accessible pour tous, et pour toujours Il faut repenser la conception des logements pour les rendre plus adaptés aux personnes en situation de handicap.
À lire! Premiers pas en design inclusif et accessibilité universelle: Livre blanc par Idéaux.
09/02/2025
https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idees/911505/canada-accessible-tous-toujours
Un Canada accessible pour tous, et pour toujours Il faut repenser la conception des logements pour les rendre plus adaptés aux personnes en situation de handicap.
05/29/2025
🏠New standard alert!
Our Accessible-Ready Housing standard is here! Use it and help ensure homes are designed for adaptability and ready to be accessible.
Discover practical housing design requirements that help:
✅ support independent living
✅ plan for aging in place
✅ avoid costly renovations down the road
Let’s build a future where everyone’s accessibility needs are met.
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/tx9o50VYTGp
Image: The image shows the technical marks for Accessibility Standards Canada and the Standards Council of Canada. Text: National Standard of Canada. CAN/ASC 2.8, Accessible-Ready Housing.
On the right, a 3D floor plan includes two small building models and a rolled blueprint.
A banner at the bottom displays the Accessibility Standards Canada signature.
The Canada wordmark appears in the bottom right corner.
05/25/2025
Video from CMHC on the pros of universal design.
Can we build homes that work for everyone? | CMHC Ask an Expert Many Canadians live with disabilities or want to age in place, but not all homes are built with accessibility in mind. In this episode of Ask an Expert, we e...