The article offers an inside look at life at The Kelsey Ayer Station. Through the stories of our residents and our Inclusion Concierge, it highlights what truly makes a community feel like home, from the deep relationships built between neighbors to the specific design features that support residents with and without disabilities.
We’re proud to work with partners who believe in a disability-forward housing future as much as we do. Our partners at JPMorgan Chase supported us in bringing disability-forward housing to San Francisco, and their partnership shows how we can all work together to create affordable homes that meet the needs of people with and without disabilities.
Rory found more than just an apartment at The Kelsey Civic Center – he found a home. Rooted in the city he grew up in, Rory has a place that meets his needs and keeps him connected to his community.
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.
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.
Enterprise came by The Kelsey Ayer Station in San Jose to experience firsthand what disability-forward housing looks like—and they wrote about it!
Jake shares his experiences living at The Kelsey Ayer Station in two articles on disability-forward housing, featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and New York Amsterdam News.
This panel conversation features The Kelsey Ayer Station residents Arabela, Debra, Janay, and John. Together, they share insights into life at The Kelsey Ayer Station and reflect on what makes them proud to be part of this inclusive, affordable, accessible community.
Jonta shares about her housing journey and experience living at The Kelsey Ayer Station.
Our Narrative Change Cohort stories are here! Over the past year, disabled leaders from across the country have been writing, workshopping, and exploring how storytelling can reshape the way we think about disability and housing. These powerful stories challenge exclusionary and ableist narratives by sharing real experiences of navigating housing in the U.S. Take a look!