Author: Molly Wiesman
Our New Emblem for Certified Inclusive Design Projects
We’re proud to unveil our new emblem for projects that have certified using the Inclusive Design Standards!
Diana Gomez
Diana joins The Kelsey as a Residents Services Manager. She brings over two decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and community work, always centering equity, healing, and access.
The Kelsey Featured in SV@Home Article on Disability-Forward Housing
We’re grateful to our friends at SV@Home for featuring The Kelsey Ayer Station and the Inclusive Design Standards in their article, Designing Housing that Welcomes Everyone. Read on to learn more about how we can build a disability-forward housing future together.
Why you should stop saying “ADA Housing”
To classify housing as “ADA” is inaccurate and oversimplified. Instead, it’s important to understand which laws impact housing access and inclusion, and how the ADA shapes disability-forward housing. Read the full article to learn more.
The Kelsey Civic Center Nominated for Affordable Housing Finance Readers’ Choice Awards
We’re honored to be nominated for the 2025 AHF Readers’ Choice Awards in the Urban Development category. Join us in celebrating! Vote and learn more.
The Kelsey Civic Center: Community Update
Exciting things are happening at The Kelsey Civic Center! From new residents moving in to the historic opening of the country’s first public Disability Cultural Center, our community is buzzing with connection and celebration. Get the full update – plus new photos you won’t want to miss.
Andrea Laguna Ornelas
We’re excited to welcome Andrea Laguna to the team! Andrea will serve as an Inclusion Concierge Program Intern at The Kelsey Civic Center.
The Kelsey Ayer Station Named Finalist for ULI Terwilliger Center Award
We’ve been named a finalist for Urban Land Institute’s Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing!
The Kelsey Ayer Station First Anniversary Celebration
Residents and team members gathered to celebrate the first anniversary of The Kelsey Ayer Station! In just twelve months, The Kelsey Ayer Station has become more than a building; it’s a model for disability-forward, resident-centered communities.