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Spotlight Development Marks National AccessAbility Week 2025 with Renewed Commitment to Inclusive Housing

  • jasmine3871
  • May 26
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 28

This National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2025, Spotlight Development Inc. proudly joins communities across Canada in recognizing the leadership, resilience, and contributions of persons with disabilities—and in advancing the conversation around accessibility in housing and community design.

The theme for this year’s NAAW, “Breaking Barriers Together: Paving the Way for an Inclusive Future,” reflects a shared responsibility to remove physical, social, and systemic obstacles.


Toronto - May 26, 2025


As a member of the ULI Toronto-led Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC), Spotlight is working alongside national developers, accessibility advocates, and public sector partners to ensure more Canadians can live independently and with dignity—regardless of age or ability.


Why Accessibility in Housing Matters:


-Over 1 million Torontonians are seniors or people with disabilities—nearly one-third of the city’s population.


-Nearly 500,000 Canadians with disabilities report being unable to access the aids or devices they need to live independently.


-85% of older adults would prefer to age in place, yet most new homes are not designed with their needs in mind.


-Accessibility features that exceed building code requirements can be integrated at less than 1% of a project’s total construction cost when considered early in the design process.


To help demonstrate both the need and the opportunity, we encourage you to watch "A Tale of Two Homes"—a short film on inclusive design produced by ULI Toronto, The Daniels Corporation, Confound Films, in collaboration with StopGap Foundation and AccessNow. The video explores how thoughtful design can bridge the gap between limitation and independence.



We extend our thanks to the many accessibility leaders featured in this initiative, including Luke Anderson, Neisha Mitchell, Dr. Kate Chung, Doug Buck, Jacob Cohen, Maayan Ziv, Linda Weichel, and Megan Aird, whose lived experience and advocacy continue to inspire change.


At Spotlight, we remain committed to building inclusive communities—one home at a time.

About Spotlight Development


Spotlight Development is a Toronto-based real estate development company dedicated to creating innovative, inclusive, and community-driven housing solutions. Specializing in traditional market condominiums and affordable housing projects, Spotlight combines visionary design with a commitment to sustainability and community impact.


With over 10.5 million ft² of development space, representing more than $4 billion in managed assets, Spotlight Development is reshaping communities through projects that prioritize social impact and sustainability. Guided by the motto Impact Real Estate Empowering People, Spotlight is setting a new standard in the industry.


Learn more at www.spotlightdevelopment.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

Jasmine Ashfield


 


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