We celebrated the end of summer with one of our favorite traditions: our annual San Francisco Giants game outing! Every year, the Giants host The Kelsey for a community night, spotlighting disability-forward housing during the game and celebrating the impact of this work. We’ve created so many memories at these games, and we’re excited to share some of them from this year.
Jay Manuel and Pamela Chavez-Manuel – stars of TLC’s reality show “Jay and Pamela” – joined us on Instagram Live for a conversation about disability-forward housing. We discussed their connection to The Kelsey, what it means for people with disabilities to thrive in their homes, and their hopes for their own home and community. Watch the full conversation.
Today marks the 27th anniversary of Olmstead v. Lois Curtis, the 1999 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community. Watch our team give a brief history of the landmark case.
This recap of the 2025 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit highlights key takeaways from our accessible housing sessions. Don’t miss out on more powerful conversations like this. Register for this year’s summit at thekelsey.org/events.
For millions of disabled people, finding a home that is both accessible and affordable feels nearly impossible. At the 2025 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit, we broke down why people shouldn’t be forced to choose between a home that fits their access needs and one that fits their budget.
Watch this recap from the Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit to hear highlights from the day on how prioritizing inclusion leads to better housing and better living for everyone.
Kyle, our Inclusive Design Manager, and Allie, our Managing Director, joined The Ohio State University’s “Cities for All” speaker series to share how we design and advocate for homes where neighbors with and without disabilities thrive.
Our community reflects on all we’ve accomplished in 2025 and our vision for the future.
Our latest webinar breaks down how states and local communities can create more affordable, accessible, and inclusive homes for people with disabilities. Speakers share practical tools—like stronger tenant protections, better Public Housing Authority policies, smarter tax-credit rules, and zoning reforms—that advocates can use right now. The session offers real examples, simple explanations, and steps anyone can take to make housing more inclusive in their community. Read the full recap and access all the resources.
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Micaela, joined the Lakeshore Foundation’s Nothing Without Us podcast to discuss advancing disability-forward housing. Based in Birmingham, AL – the home of our latest community, The Kelsey Avondale – the Foundation shares our vision of creating spaces where everyone belongs. Watch the episode!