New standard for accessible-ready housing

A new equity-based standard will allow people to adapt their homes to their changing needs – whether it’s aging in place or accommodating a disability. Accessibility Standards Canada published the CAN/ASC-2.8:2025 – Accessible-Ready Housing standard today. It features accessible-ready design requirements, making it easier to meet people’s needs and reduce barriers over time.

The standard covers everything from entrances, kitchens, bathrooms, and stairs, to parking, and emergency features. It helps to prevent barriers before they exist by building flexible features into the design of homes. For instance: reinforced walls for future lifts or grab bars; clear doorways and paths of travel for mobility devices; and reachable or easily modified operating controls, like thermostats.

CAN/ASC 2.8, Accessible-Ready Housing has been approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). It was developed by an Accessibility Standards Canada technical committee made up primarily of people with disabilities and members of equity-deserving groups.

“Accessibility benefits everyone, including people with disabilities,” said CEO Dino Zuppa. “By designing homes that are ready to adapt, we’re building communities that can support all of us through life’s changes, whether temporary or permanent. Our standard on accessible-ready housing was developed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities, and is designed to remove accessibility barriers and create adaptable homes for everyone.”

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