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Categories: Support Services

A man and a woman sit with big smiles in an outdoor space with beautiful greenery behind them. The man is African American, dressed in all black. The woman is Asian with a white top and grey pants.
Finance, Inclusive Community, Support Services

Inclusion Concierge: Top Considerations for Resident Services for Disability Inclusive Communities

Building a strong support and services delivery system within affordable and mixed income housing communities fosters inclusion and improves housing retention for both disabled and non-disabled residents, but the process can be challenging to conceptualize and fund. Reviewing key elements of The Kelsey’s approach to solving this problem through the Inclusion Concierge model can help you navigate the creation of your own supportive, inclusive housing community.

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This is an image of the Element Detail sheet for the Design Standards. It shows a sheet diagram showing a design elements and it's explanation through graphics, description, and sources. The left column shows a categorization based on Impact Areas and Additional Benefits. The top right shows the element score and whether it is Essential.
Advocacy and Policy, Design, Inclusive Community, Support Services, Tools and Templates

Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion

26% of people have a disability, yet it’s estimated that less than 6% of the national housing supply is designed to be accessible. The Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion consist of over 300 Elements, which reflect design operations and choices that include development strategies, building features, or operational policies that support accessibility and inclusion. The Design Standards organize elements by Design Categories, Impact Areas, and Additional Benefits. Click to download the standards and a self-certification tool.

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image of multifamily housing building in California. The photo looks up at the top of the building with the blue sky surrounding it. The building is white and there are 5 stories shown.
Advocacy and Policy, Plain Language, Support Services

Housing Connects to Health and Wellness

Where someone lives impacts their ability to stay healthy and receive supports. As housing advocates, developers, and policymakers it’s important to understand the basics of housing-related services and how housing impacts health, especially when advocating for and developing housing for people with disabilities.

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Triangle of Community Living: Community, Housing, and Supports & Services
Advocacy and Policy, Inclusive Community, Support Services, Tools and Templates

The Triangle of Community Living

Conversations around disability-inclusive housing often center on discussions of physical housing types and supports and services. While these elements are fundamental, The Kelsey believes that these two elements are should be considered as necessary to support a crucial third element: community life. Read on to learn more about The Kelsey’s triangle graphic and its application to thriving inclusive communities.

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