Autistic Housing: A Framework for Social Health
Recorded March 5, 2024
How does housing security fit into a comprehensive framework of social justice for Autistic people? Christopher Whelan, an Autistic registered social worker, joins us for a conversation about secure housing and its role as a social determinant of health.
About the Presenter
In 2020, Christopher Whelan conducted primary research regarding adult-aged Autistic Albertans’ experiences of housing and housing security. The findings of this research, published by the AIDE Canada network and the Sinneave Foundation, informed an actionable understanding of the social issues faced by the Autistic community. This training will review the historic and ongoing context of housing insecurity for adult-aged Autistic Albertans, the resulting impacts on health, and policy suggestions for fair and equitable access to housing for Autistic Albertans.
Christopher Whelan has conducted interventions for housing security, addiction recovery, and mental wellness in multiple communities within Alberta and across Canada. They obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2022, and currently perform clinical interventions for people who have lost their homes to climate-related disasters in Atlantic Canada.
Housing: An Alberta Self Advocate Virtual Resource Guide written by Christopher Whelan
