The Kelsey

10/09/2026

Finding a supportive, affordable, and accessible home as a Disabled Californian is almost impossible. We frequently hear from our residents and community partners about the experience of being stuck on waitlists or settling for homes that don’t meet their needs.

That’s why we support Proposition 1, which will make sure that California invests $10 billion in affordable housing and homeownership programs.

If Proposition 1 passes, thousands of Californians with and without disabilities will be able to find a place to call home.

Will you join us and vote “yes” on Prop 1? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ASpHrT

10/06/2026

New “The Kelsey and Friends” Episode Coming Your Way!

Next week, author, journalist, and The Kelsey board member, Keah Brown, is joined by Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globes-nominated actress, producer, singer, and songwriter, Mandy Moore!

The Kelsey and Friends is a space where we talk to our community about the disability and housing issues that impact our everyday lives.

Together, they’ll be talking about what it means to build strong networks of support and foster genuine community. Plus, they’re sharing what they hope to build of in the future.

You won't want to miss this conversation. Make sure you’re following on Instagram and click the reminder in our bio to get notified when we go live!

Tune in Live:
Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET
Where: on Instagram Live
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Image description: Event graphic for an Instagram Live. At the top, blue and black text reads, "Join Us! The Kelsey and Friends: With Mandy Moore and Keah Brown. Tuesday, October 13th at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET. Instagram Live via .” Mandy Moore and Keah Brown’s headshots are below the text. Mandy, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs, stands facing away from the camera, her head turned towards the lens. She looks into the lens and slightly smiles. She is wearing a floral-patterned pink-and-red top. Keah Brown, a Black woman with shoulder-length straight black hair, wears black glasses and a gray sweater, smiling as she sits on a wooden bench. There are trees behind her. The Kelsey’s logo, a sun-shaped symbol with rays in shades of blue, brown, orange, yellow, and black, is in the top-right corner.

09/28/2026

Disabled people's right to live in the community, also known as community integration, is under attack at the federal level.

This right was included in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, and affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Olmstead v. Lois Curtis in 1999.

Now, the United States Department of Justice, the primary enforcer of this right, says it will no longer acknowledge it.

But our state leaders can still step up.

We are asking all governors to officially commit to upholding disabled people's right to community integration.

A huge thank you to the governors who already have: Gov. Hobbs (AZ), Lamont (CT), Meyer (DE), Pritzker (IL), Healey (MA), Moore (MD), Mills (ME), Whitmer (MI), Walz (MN), Stein (NC), Sherrill (NJ), Lujan Grisham (NM), Hochul (NY), Kotek (OR), Shapiro (PA), McKee (RI), Ferguson (WA) & Evers (WI)!

Is your state on this list? If not, it’s time to speak up! Tell your governor to defend community integration now: https://bit.ly/4rxfLQg


Image description: A dark blue graphic with a small, white bullhorn icon in the lower left corner and The Kelsey’s white, sun-shaped logo in the lower right corner. Text on image reads, “Advocacy Alert: Tell Your Governor to Defend Community Integration.”

09/25/2026

The Kelsey Civic Center residents participated in fun, interactive games and activities designed to build their emergency preparedness skills. It was awesome to see residents huddle together, discuss each activity, learn from one another, and support each other along the way.

A big shout-out to our fantastic Inclusion Concierge team, Esther and Naya, for making the experience so fun, educational, and engaging for everyone!

Residents also left with emergency preparedness handouts and emergency kits provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Listos California.

Thank you, Listos California, for supporting our residents in preparing, connecting, and building confidence around emergency preparedness!


Image description: Residents of The Kelsey Civic Center sit and stand around long tables with bright yellow table cloths, pizza, drinks, and disaster preparedness handouts on them. Some are focused on writing while others smile at the camera.

Image description: One of The Kelsey’s Inclusion Concierge stands at the front of a room and presents a scavenger hunt activity for the residents. Residents sit at different tables and watch her. A TV behind the Inclusion Concierge displays instructions for the scavenger hunt.

Image description: Tables covered with bright yellow tablecloths in The Kelsey Civic Center community room. The tablecloths have the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ “Listos California” campaign logo on them. The logo is a black circle with a bear outline in the middle and a single star above it. The text “Listos California” is also in the circle. A disaster-ready guide pamphlet is in the foreground of the picture on a table, and yellow string backpacks are piled on another table behind it. The community room’s kitchen is visible in the background, with a person setting up in it.

09/25/2026

The housing crisis’s impact on people with disabilities has often gone unnoticed or ignored. Access to affordable, accessible housing is foundational to a better housing future: A future where people with and without disabilities live and thrive side by side.

This PBS NewsHour feature highlights the deep need for affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing and also illustrates what’s possible when that need is met.

Grateful to Ford Foundation, a longtime supporter of disability-forward housing, and everyone we work alongside to address this challenge.

Millions of Americans are priced out of homes and apartments. For people with disabilities, finding an accessible place they can afford can be even more challenging. Judy Woodruff reports on the affordable housing shortage for our series, Disability Reframed. Deaf Interpreter: Vanessa Arp of VALIDEA...

09/24/2026

The Kelsey condemns yesterday's court decision of Texas v. Kennedy and will continue to lead with national partners to protect and defend the right to community integration for people with disabilities. This right to community integration is the foundation of building a disability-forward housing future. Whether it is through supporting our residents, the future housing we build, the technical assistance we provide, and the policy change we advance, we will continue to ensure that disabled people, regardless of the support they need, can live in accessible, affordable, integrated, and inclusive housing.

09/23/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is hosting the Inclusive Houser Network (IHN), a group of organizations actively building or operating disability-forward housing. This year, we’re supporting the IHN to host site visits for members of Congress and their staff to educate them on the need for disability-forward housing and their role in making more possible.

HOPE NC hosted staff from U.S. Senator Ted Budd’s office for a tour of Weaver’s Grove – an inclusive housing community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. During the visit, Hope NC highlighted the local, state, and federal investments that make these homes affordable for disabled residents, and a future resident, Josh, shared why affordable and accessible housing matters.

Thank you, Hope NC and Josh, for helping demonstrate what’s possible when people with disabilities have the opportunity to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

To reach your Congresspeople about protecting and increasing funding for federal housing programs, click here: https://bit.ly/fy27housingdisability

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Image description: Five people stand in front of a yellow house with white trimmings. They wear a range of casual and business clothing, with some wearing sneakers, slacks, and collared shirts, and the person in the middle wearing a navy suit. The person to the right of the middle uses forearm crutches.

Image description: Three people give another person a tour of an empty house. One person with short brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt, a brown belt, and beige slacks, holds papers and speaks while facing the person receiving the tour. The person on the tour wears a navy suit and listens intently as the tour guide speaks.

09/21/2026

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.

Thank you to San Francisco Giants and to our friends and family for joining us for another night at the ballpark! Check out a full recap of the night: https://bit.ly/3V4xMte
mage description: Four The Kelsey residents sitting in the stands at Oracle Park during a baseball game. Two residents sit in seats in the row above the other two residents. They all lean into each other and smile for the picture.

Image description: A close-up photo of a resident smiling and sitting in their seat at Oracle Park during a baseball game. They are wearing a bright orange leather jacket, gold hoop earrings, and glasses. Behind them, another resident wearing a black-and-orange Giants varsity jacket smiles and holds up peace signs for the photo. In the background, fans are seen cheering and taking pictures of the game.

Image description: The jumbotron at Oracle Park during the Community Spotlight portion of the baseball game. The jumbotron displays a picture of The Kelsey Ayer Station, a modern apartment building, and two group pictures of residents at different The Kelsey community events.

09/18/2026

Exciting news: Our presenter lineup and agenda for the 2026 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit are live!

We’re also excited to announce more ways you can connect with our team and other attendees during Summit week:

1. Tuesday, December 1st, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome Gathering (In Person): Network and tour The Kelsey Civic Center in downtown San Francisco. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with summit attendees and see disability-forward housing firsthand before we dive into Wednesday’s sessions.

2. Wednesday, December 2nd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT: The Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit (Hybrid): Designed as a single-room experience, the summit will be divided into a three-part journey – Ground, Deep Dive, and Mobilize. Attendees will learn about the current state of housing for disabled people, real-world examples of disability-forward housing, and tools to advance this work through policy.

3. Thursday, December 3rd: Technical Assistance Workshop (In Person): Back at The Kelsey Civic Center, this half-day workshop is for groups looking for project-specific feedback from The Kelsey team. Participants will receive feedback on projects, connect with peers working on housing developments, hear directly from our past technical assistance partners, and explore opportunities for future partnership. Apply to attend the Technical Assistance Workshop here (please note that this event is only for Summit ticket-holders): https://bit.ly/4gZTnvo

We can’t wait to see you at the Summit! Learn more about these events and purchase your tickets at https://bit.ly/4buqNiC


Image description: A photo of two people presenting on a panel, holding handheld microphones. The presenter on the left has long brown hair, is wearing tortoise-shell reading glasses, and is wearing a black jacket over a black patterned shirt. They gesture as they speak. The person on the right smiles while holding their microphone. They are wearing a black cowboy hat, black reading glasses, and a black leather jacket with a neon-green card peeking out of the breast pocket.