Community Vision had an active month of events in October. The CV team shared expertise and know-how in presentations for architects, educators, housing activists, and more.
People who need accessible housing struggle to find it. We want to change this. We’re teaming up with advocates to expand affordable, accessible housing in Oregon.
Community Vision’s work on housing goes beyond matching people with disabilities to existing homes. We want to make sure new housing meets the needs of the people we serve.
On April 10, Community Vision hosted an event on the housing crisis and advocating for more affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities face many barriers to finding housing. OPB’s “Think Out Loud” talked to Community Vision and Christin and KeJon Carter about one family’s solution to this.
Community Vision has much to be thankful for this year! Last week we celebrated another accomplishment: the completion of two affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.
Jennie Sakamoto wanted to have her own apartment. She felt unhappy and isolated in her group housing situation. She was far away from the things that mattered to her most. Her situation needed to change. However, finding a new home was turning out to be hard.
Community Vision participated in a City of Portland project that has developed strategies for creating age-friendly and disability-inclusive urban neighborhoods.
