3.0 Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Identify the common barriers individuals experiencing homelessness face when accessing community resources
• Explain the challenges related to limited access to technology and digital resources among homeless Canadians
• Describe how time constraints and daily survival demands affect individuals experiencing homelessness
• Discuss the financial, transportation, and communication barriers that impact access to essential services
• Explain how homelessness influences access to education and contributes to a fear of authority figures
• Analyze the role of discrimination in shaping public perceptions and treatment of people experiencing homelessness