(Here is a story I've adapted from one I wrote that originally appeared at www.hamiltonjustice.ca)
Today we are talking about the barriers faced by one Hamilton senior. Mary Sinclair spent 18 months trying to find housing that was appropriate for her.
We know Mary. Over the years, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic staff have worked with her on various advocacy groups and committees. Last year we were pleased to write about Mary’s much deserved recognition when she received the Diamond Jubilee medal. http://www.hamiltonjustice.ca/blog/?post=Housing+Advocate+Receiving+Diamond+Jubilee+Award&id=219
Mary’s story of that 18 month housing search made necessary by health challenges has been documented in a video put together by Anju Joshi and John Kumpunen with help from Denise O’Connor. It is Mary’s unique story. However, it is an important one since, as Mary says in the video, “I’m not the only senior in the City.”
Countless others have faced and are facing the same “brickwall.”
What did Mary find most frustrating during her housing search?..."to be told that such and such is in place but when you try to take advantage of it, it is not there. It is only ‘on paper' or it is part of ‘future plans."
We hope you’ll watch the video. Here is a bit of a spoiler alert. There is a happy ending to this video.
You can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmmPDQfcdeg
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