Accessible housing is often misunderstood and inconsistently defined, despite the need across Oregon. Advocates and policymakers lack a shared understanding of accessible housing laws and design approaches, making it difficult to advance meaningful solutions.
This webinar will provide a foundational introduction to accessible housing policy, with the goal of aligning advocates around clear, accurate information and effective strategies for advocacy. Three experts—Cassie Wilson from 1000 Friends of Oregon, Allen Hines from Community Vision, and Bandana Shrestha from AARP—will unpack the differences between accessibility policies, explore common myths about cost and feasibility, and examine why current standards are not meeting the need.
This session is designed for housing advocates, developers, planners, architects, and students who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their ability to advocate for inclusive housing policy that works for everyone across our communities.