Qualifying for CMHC MLI Select with Accessibility
- Accessibility – What Does it Mean and What is an Accessibility Analysis?
- CMHC Requirements and Differences Between Them
- CSA standard B651-23 & B652-23
- Universal Design vs Accessible Design
- Rick Hansen Foundation Certification
- MLI Select Level 1 & 2 Requirements
- What is “visitability”, the requirement for all units? How does it apply to different build forms?
- Process and Timelines for Achieving Approvals from Rick Hansen
About the Presenter
Chris Stigas
About the Company
HandiHelp Accessible Innovations, led by founder Chris Stigas, is an industry-leading accessibility consulting company that empowers inclusive and equitable spaces within the built environment.
Motivated by his own life-altering spinal cord injury, Chris transformed what most would consider a tragic experience into a catalyst for change by combining three distinct elements: his personal lived experience, academic training, and construction background. Through this unique fusion, he has emerged as an accessibility change agent, dedicated to reshaping the built environment into a more inclusive and equitable space for everyone.
As a hands-on organization, HandiHelp collaborates closely with stakeholders to identify and implement actionable solutions for accessibility challenges in construction projects and existing sites. Our expert team, specializing in Universal Design, construction, interior design, and digital accessibility, ensures optimal accessibility for building owners and visitors while keeping abreast of CSA requirements and AODA statutes.
With a deep commitment to advancing accessibility across various environments, we offer consultation services for built, social, and cognitive needs to create equitable living, learning, working, and play spaces.
