Beth Goddard and Robbie Batista participated in The Kelsey’s Together We Can Do More Report in 2019, and are based in Redwood City, California. Beth’s son Robbie is 20 years old, has a chromosomal abnormality and developmental disabilities.
May’s Affordable Housing Month invites us to think about the importance of housing access, affordability, and inclusion for all people who need it.
Jennifer’s Housing story meant overcoming obstacles, never losing hope, finding a group of friends that embrace her, and supporting herself at all costs.
Elevating the housing issues impacting people with disabilities, debunk the myths that can prevent real change across the fields of Disability and Affordable Housing, and sharing ideas and resources that can move us closer to a place where all people have the affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing they need.
Isaac enjoys the freedom of having his own apartment and appreciates the opportunities for quality disability-forward housing.
Fiona lives in San Francisco, she is the Director of Systems Change at Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco and serves on the San Francisco The Long Term Care Housing Task Force, which The Kelsey also participates in.
The struggles of COVID19 have been acute for those with disabilities, those without housing, and those without secure social support and economic stability. The needs today reinforce the need for affordable, accessible, supportive inclusive housing. You can’t shelter in place if you don’t have access to shelter.
Kristina lives in San Jose and is active in The Kelsey’s community events and engagements. She is currently seeking housing for her two young adult children and has shared with us her housing dreams and desires for them.
Myra lives in San Jose and is a member of The Kelsey Ayer Station Community Advisory Group. She is currently on a housing waitlist, and has shared with us her story.
Alycia is a parent in San Francisco who participated in early focus groups with The Kelsey on the need for inclusive housing. She took time to share how housing impacts the life of her son Kevin.