In March 2026, DABC learned that our federal Reaching Home funding for the Right Fit Program would not be renewed after six years of continuous support. This decision was unexpected and placed the future of our program at immediate risk.

The Right Fit Program supports wheelchair users in finding accessible housing; preventing homelessness, institutionalization, and unsafe housing situations for people with disabilities. Since its launch, the Right Fit has helped 373 individuals secure stable, accessible housing.

In the past several weeks, we have been determined to raise awareness about the Right Fit program; calling upon the federal government to support our impactful work and ensure that this program stays alive. On April 2^nd, we conducted a press conference and on April 22^nd, we held a rally in front of Gregor Robertson’s constituency office.

We have been deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from Right Fit clients, community members, partner organizations, housing providers, advocates, and members of the public who have spoken out, attended rallies, shared our message, and supported our calls to action. Your advocacy has made a difference.

DABC has now secured partial funding from Reaching Home, however this funding covers only 38% of the annual costs required to operate the Right Fit Program in Vancouver. As a result, the program cannot continue operating at full capacity, and its long-term future remains uncertain. Without stable funding, wheelchair users in need of accessible housing will continue to face significant barriers and increased risk of homelessness and housing instability.

DABC continues to call on both the federal and provincial governments to recognize accessible housing as a critical priority and to commit to sustainable, long-term funding for the Right Fit Program.

DABC has not yet received a response from Minister Robertson; we continue to request a meeting with him to discuss the urgent need for long-term engagement and solutions around accessible housing for people with disabilities.

Please stay tuned for further advocacy efforts that will continue in the coming weeks. DABC will be encouraging constituents in the Lower Mainland and the Capital Regional District to contact and meet with their Members of Parliament to share concerns about the future of the Right Fit Program and the importance of stable funding for accessible housing supports.

If you have the financial capacity to make a donation to our Right Fit program, we would be grateful for your support during this time. This will directly help to ensure that we continue operating the Right Fit Program while we work to advocate for stable, long-term funding. Donate here: https://give-can.keela.co/save-the-right-fit-program