{"id":3493,"date":"2021-07-09T20:04:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T03:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2021-07-09T20:53:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T03:53:03","slug":"the-kelsey-a-disability-housing-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=3493","title":{"rendered":"The Kelsey: Disability Housing Innovator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(Be sure to check news items at the page bottom below.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On July 17 A<\/span>A<\/span>S<\/span>C<\/span>E<\/span>N<\/span>D<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>is pleased to feature The Kelsey<\/a>, a disability housing organization that is making large strides in creating housing for disabled people. The Kelsey pioneers disability-forward housing solutions that open doors to homes and opportunities for everyone. In less than two years they have secured the co-development of more than 240 inclusive affordable homes<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>in<\/span> one of the nation’s most challenging housing markets. Representing the Kelsey will be Allie Cannington<\/span><\/strong>, Manager of Advocacy and Organizing, and Isaac Haney-Owens,<\/span><\/strong> Communications Analyst. Join them to hear all about The Kelsey and its promise for the autism community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zoom meeting URL and password will be sent as the date approaches. No registration is necessary.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allie Cannington<\/span><\/strong> is a white, Jewish, Queer, Disabled activist and organizer. Since gaining access to movements for disability rights and justice over ten years ago, Allie has organized people with disabilities on local, state, and national levels, always centering on people with disabilities who live at the margins, including LGBTQIA, Black, Indigenous, people of color, low\/no income, and youth with disabilities. As Manager of Advocacy and Organizing, Allie leads The Kelsey\u2019s field-building efforts to increase Disabled participation and leadership across housing policy and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Isaac Haney-Owens<\/strong> <\/span>is the Communications Analyst at The Kelsey. Isaac went to school at San Francisco City College and Fresno State University. While there he studied photography at both schools. Prior, he had a social media internship at an art program for adults with disabilities. Isaac likes to do art and photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who: <\/b>Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When:<\/strong> Sat July 17, 10am \u2013 11am (approx.) <\/strong><\/span>
Where: Online via Zoom.<\/span><\/strong> URL and password will be emailed<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AASCEND has long been actively involved in helping the San Francisco Police <\/span><\/strong>and others become better aware of how to interact helpfully with autistic people. Here is an encouraging report<\/strong><\/a> on their progress in this and related areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LinkedIn<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>is making an informational video about how people identify themselves and how this affects their employment. They give examples of culture, race, background, and pronoun identities, but an autism identity certainly qualifies. They write, “Who you are matters and how you choose to identify yourself can play a big part in a more equitable workplace.” They are looking for LinkedIn members<\/strong> willing to appear in the video. If you are interested find more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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