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Canadian Freedom Lover
Deinonychus
Deinonychus

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12 Jan 2025, 5:56 am

Hello,

I'm going through the process of looking for affordable housing with my support worker, and I was wondering if anyone on this site has experience with government subsidized housing or other similar programs?

I live in British Columbia in Canada, so hearing from someone with information or experience in BC or Canada at large would greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

CFL



123autism
Toucan
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12 Jan 2025, 9:37 pm

CIVIDA is an option if you are in Edmonton. You pay a discounted market rate.
The benefits you receive if you have an autism diagnosis
in Alberta - if it causes you challenges working - Alberta has the best benefits in the country.



Canadian Freedom Lover
Deinonychus
Deinonychus

Joined: 16 Dec 2022
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Posts: 325
Location: Vancouver Canada

12 Jan 2025, 9:46 pm

123autism wrote:
CIVIDA is an option if you are in Edmonton. You pay a discounted market rate.
The benefits you receive if you have an autism diagnosis
in Alberta - if it causes you challenges working - Alberta has the best benefits in the country.


Thanks for your input, 123autism.

I wouldn't want to immigrate from BC to Alberta just to suckle off the government teat, that simply doesn't sound right to me.

If I was able to contribute something to the local economy, I would be less guilty about accepting help in the form or housing.

CFL