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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.

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.

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!

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.