Our CEO and Co-Founder, Micaela, joined the Lakeshore Foundation’s Nothing Without Us podcast to discuss advancing disability-forward housing. Based in Birmingham, AL – the home of our latest community, The Kelsey Avondale – the Foundation shares our vision of creating spaces where everyone belongs. Watch the episode!
That’s a wrap on the Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit! Take a look at some moments from the day.
We’re two weeks away from the Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit, but there’s still time to register! Watch this reminder from Octavia Rose Hingle: Accessibility Artist with AXIS Dance Company and Summit presenter.
We’re thrilled to welcome Practice to our community of Committed Firms! Learn more about how we partner with designers, developers, research institutions, advocates, funders, and community organizations to expand disability-forward design.
We had an incredible time celebrating the opening of The Kelsey Civic Center with residents, partners, and city leaders in San Francisco.
The Kelsey and Mercy Housing California proudly announce the opening of The Kelsey Civic Center, a deeply affordable, accessible, and inclusive community in the heart of San Francisco. The community was celebrated this week alongside Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, residents, and community partners.
At the National Council of State Housing Agencies Annual Conference, we presented on disability-forward housing and the role the Inclusive Design Standards have in advancing more equitable housing for people with and without disabilities.
We’re proud to share the full agenda for the Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit. The summit will bring together thought leaders, community advocates, designers, and housing professionals committed to building a future where disabled people and all people can access quality housing and community. Join us for an exciting day of conversation and collaboration.
About Esther Pronouns: She/Her Esther Abraham is an Inclusion Concierge at The Kelsey Civic Center in San Francisco, CA. She’s here to help residents connect with all the wonderful resources in the community as they make the transition to living at The Kelsey. She’s excited to organize fun monthly get-togethers for residents, where everyone can …
About Ebony Pronouns: She/Her Ebony Salazar is the Inclusion Concierge at The Kelsey, with a background spanning over a decade in non-profit management and community organizing. In her previous roles, she had the opportunity to work in social services, providing support to individuals and families in need. This experience has given her a deeper understanding …