Our Full-Time HQ Team Visits Denver for our Spring Together Week
During our full-time HQ team retreat in Denver, we explored the city’s rich disability rights history and strengthened our commitment to this work and our connections across the field.
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Advocacy Update: Highlights from Our Week in Washington, D.C.
Last week, our team traveled to Washington, D.C., and witnessed firsthand the incredible power of collective impact. We connected with a wide range of advocates, organizers, and policymakers — each working toward a shared goal of creating a more equitable, inclusive housing future.
The Kelsey on The Non-Profit Report Podcast
Our co-founder and CEO, Micaela, and board members Justin Tsang and Capri Roth talk reshaping our communities on The Nonprofit Podcast, hosted by Mark Oppenheim.
Allie Receives Housing California’s Housing Justice Award
Our Managing Director, Allie, has been recognized as a Housing Justice Award Honoree by Housing California! Housing California brings together a diverse, multi-sector network to prevent and end homelessness, increase affordable housing options, and reverse the legacy of racial and economic injustice in housing.
Disability-Forward Design Featured in National League of Cities
We guest-authored a blog post with the National League of Cities! The article breaks down the Inclusive Design Standards, showcases the cities that have adopted them, and offers guidance for designers, architects, and developers to advance disability-forward housing.
New Year, New Resources: Explore Our Updated Learn Center & Design Pages
Start the new year with fresh insights! Our Learn Center and Inclusive Design Standards pages are now updated with new resources, guides, and real-world case studies. Explore the latest tools for building inclusive communities and see how disability-forward housing is expanding across the country.
Jonta Interviewed in San Francisco Chronicle Article on Disability-Forward Housing
Jonta shares about her housing journey and experience living at The Kelsey Ayer Station.
Inclusive Design Standards in Use: The Kelsey Avondale
The Kelsey Avondale will feature 52 accessible units in the heart of Birmingham, AL, focusing on disability-forward design and community. Learn more about how this community incorporates the Inclusive Design Standards.
Inclusive Design Standards in Use: Mitchell Park Place
Located in Palo Alto, California, Mitchell Park Place will offer affordable housing to people with and without disabilities. Incorporating elements of the Inclusive Design Standards, the community was designed by Architects FORA and developed Eden Housing.
Inclusive Design Standards in Use: 38th Avenue Apartments
Designed using the Inclusive Design Standards, 38th Avenue Apartments offers 52 units of 100% affordable housing. The community was designed by Architects FORA and is being developed by MidPen Housing.