The Kelsey and Friends: Our Conversation with Mandy Moore
Keah Brown hosts the second episode of The Kelsey and Friends with Mandy Moore. The two friends discuss what it looks like to foster disability-forward and connected communities.
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Celebrating the End of Summer: Our Annual Giants Game Outing!
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.
The Kelsey and Friends: Our Conversation with Jay and Pamela
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.
Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of Olmstead v. Lois Curtis
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.
What Does Access in Housing Look Like? 2025 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit Recap
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.
Affordability is an Access Issue | 2025 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit Recap
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.
Inclusion at the 2025 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit
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.
Building Cities for Everyone: Disability-Forward Housing Futures | OSU “Cities for All” Speaker Series
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.
Celebrating Our Impact in 2025
Our community reflects on all we’ve accomplished in 2025 and our vision for the future.
Webinar Recap and Resources | State and Local Strategies to Expand Inclusive Housing for People with Disabilities
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.