Making a house a home is a project for co-creative research exploring barriers to accommodation for autistic people experiencing/at risk of homelessness. Through the process of co-created research, autistic adults who are precariously housed or homeless started to imagine how to make accessible, safe and enjoyable spaces

This project involved working with autistic people who had experienced homelessness or housing insecurity and were living in supported accommodation. A Georgian terraced house, on a busy city centre street housed up to eight residents at a time. Residents had access to private rooms, a communal kitchen, sitting room, and garden. Two full-time staff provided individualised support five days a week. Five residents took part in workshops, run over two days. They shared their experiences of communal living, identifying barriers to safe, accessible, and enjoyable accommodation. We also thought about how spaces could be re-designed to meet different needs and preferences. Through audio, artwork, interview transcripts and photographs, this co-created site explores the key themes which emerged during workshops.

With thanks to staff and residents… 

Project Aims:
Designing accessible, safe and enjoyable spaces for autistic adults who are precariously housed or homeless.
Co-creative research exploring barriers to accommodation for autistic people experiencing/at risk of homelessness.

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