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Title:

Informing safe and accessible bathroom design for aging in place in Canadian homes

Agreement Number:

1040854

Agreement Value:

$277,599.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

Many older Canadians wish to age in place, but bathroom accessibility is a major barrier due to space, layout, and retrofit challenges. To date, there is limited guidance for the functional space and configuration requirements to support bathroom maneuvers by individuals who use assistive devices, including 1) WhMD users and 2) people who require a caregiver or support person for bathing or toileting. This study will provide essential evidence to inform discussion for the National Building Code of Canada. Findings from this work will remove barriers for older adults, while also considering the need for minimum requirements that would allow some accessibility to be provided in tight spaces that are common in the real-world. The widespread uptake of evidence into design practice will be supported by engaging the technical committees developing requirements for the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) in this area.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 2C4

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q4-1040854

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119259505

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

University Health Network

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35112

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences