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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.

Disability-Forward Design Featured in National League of Cities

We guest-authored a blog post with the National League of Cities! The article breaks down the Inclusive Design Standards, showcases the cities that have adopted them, and offers guidance for designers, architects, and developers to advance disability-forward housing.

Inclusive Design Standards in Use: Mitchell Park Place

Located in Palo Alto, California, Mitchell Park Place will offer affordable housing to people with and without disabilities. Incorporating elements of the Inclusive Design Standards, the community was designed by Architects FORA and developed Eden Housing.

Inclusive Design Standards in Use: 8 Partridge Street

8 Partridge Street, located in Daly City, California, is an excellent example of adopting the Inclusive Design Standards to serve a diverse, multigenerational community. Designed by David Baker Architects and developed by MidPen Housing, this community is projected to open next year.

Inclusive Design Standards in Use: Poppleton East

Poppleton East, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a great example of the Inclusive Design Standards in action. Designed by Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture and developed by inCOMMON Housing Development Corporation, these units will provide affordable, quality housing for people with and without disabilities.