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.
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.
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.
Our friends at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition released their annual Advocates’ Guide! Whether you’re new to advocacy or have been in the field for years, this guide is an essential resource for understanding, and shaping, housing policy.
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.
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.
In a recent episode of the Housing After Dark podcast, our Housing Manager, Louisa, joins host Alex Schafran to talk about our mission to make disability-forward housing the norm. Their conversation explores how we advocate for systemic change in the housing industry, while co-developing affordable, accessible, and inclusive communities.
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 Disability and Housing Narrative Change Cohort is a year-long virtual program bringing together disabled leaders from across the country to share and amplify their unique housing experiences.Facilitated by staff with lived experience, the cohort works to shift what we call dominant narratives challenging ableist policies and practices that drive exclusion. Cohort members write their personal stories, engage with narrative change experts, receive peer support, and gain training on using storytelling as a tool to advocate for disability-forward housing policy and engage with the media. We’re excited to bring you along for a conversation with one of the most groundbreaking storytellers of our time: Keah Brown.
The next president must take these 8 actions to address the housing needs of people with disabilities of all ages, particularly extremely low and low-income disabled people.