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Webinar Recap and Resources | State and Local Strategies to Expand Inclusive Housing for People with Disabilities

Our latest webinar breaks down how states and local communities can create more affordable, accessible, and inclusive homes for people with disabilities. Speakers share practical tools—like stronger tenant protections, better Public Housing Authority policies, smarter tax-credit rules, and zoning reforms—that advocates can use right now. The session offers real examples, simple explanations, and steps anyone can take to make housing more inclusive in their community. Read the full recap and access all the resources.

Supporting San Francisco’s Family Zoning Plan

Yesterday, the San Francisco Planning Commission passed the Family Zoning Plan—an exciting step toward building a more inclusive city. As this process continues, we look forward to ensuring that expanded housing development also includes stronger provisions for affordability, accessibility, and inclusivity.

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.

Celebrating 26 Years of Olmstead: Where We Are and What We Can Do

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. (Lois Curtis). Known as the “Olmstead decision,” the ruling reaffirmed the right of people with disabilities to live wherever they choose. This right, however, is far from being fully realized. Without plentiful, affordable, accessible housing, and home and community based services, many people with disabilities aren’t able to live independently in the community.

Taking Disability-Forward Housing to Capitol Hill

This week, we brought our disability-forward housing mission to Capitol Hill, meeting with key Senate and House offices to advocate for inclusive housing policies. Keep reading to learn how you can join us in defending critical programs that protect people with and without disabilities.

37 U.S. Senators Support Key Federal Programs for People with Disabilities & Older Adults

Thirty-seven U.S. senators are calling on Congress to fully fund and expand key housing programs for older adults and people with disabilities. Their powerful letter supports critical housing investments for people with disabilities and older adults. Learn more about Senator Reed’s (RI) Dear Colleague letter and how you can support these critical programs today.

The Kelsey featured in New York Amsterdam News

Disability-forward housing was featured in New York Amsterdam News! Read how our communities in San Jose and San Francisco are setting a new standard for housing and why this work matters now more than ever.