Rory’s Story
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.
Category: Housing Stories
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.
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.
Enterprise Features Disability-Forward Housing
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 Interviewed on Life at The Kelsey Ayer Station
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.
The Kelsey Ayer Station Housewarming: Resident Panel
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 Interviewed in San Francisco Chronicle Article on Disability-Forward Housing
Jonta shares about her housing journey and experience living at The Kelsey Ayer Station.
Our Disability & Housing Narrative Change Cohort Stories are Live!
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!
Trevor Interviewed on PBS NewsHour
Trevor invites PBS NewsHour into his home at The Kelsey Ayer Station for a segment on disability & housing.
The Kelsey Featured on PBS NewsHour
The Kelsey and the community at The Kelsey Ayer Station were featured in PBS NewsHour. The episode featured Disability & Housing Narrative Change Cohort member Jensen Caraballo, our Communications Analyst Isaac Haney-Owens, and The Kelsey Ayer Station resident Trevor Lucken.