Creating Accessible & Inclusive Housing: A Workshop

Creating Accessible & Inclusive Housing: A Workshop

By Jackson County Community Long Term Recovery Group

Learn how to make housing more accessible and inclusive for everyone in this hands-on workshop!

Date and time

Location

Phoenix Plaza Civic Center

220 North Main Street Phoenix, OR 97535

Agenda

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reception, Check-In, Light Refreshments


Recepción, Registro, Refrigerios Ligeros

12:00 PM - 12:05 PM

Welcome and Introduction

Matthew Havniear


Bienvenida e Introducción

12:05 PM - 12:15 PM

Keynote Address

Dee Anne Everson


Conferencia Magistral

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Accessible Housing: A Panel Discussion

Moderated by Sadie Wade


Vivienda Accesible: Mesa de Discusión

1:15 PM - 1:35 PM

Break


Receso

1:35 PM - 2:30 PM

Inclusive Housing: A Panel Discussion

Moderated by Tessa Elbettar


Vivienda Inclusiva: Mesa de Discusión

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Impact Measurement


Medición de Impacto

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks


Comentarios de Cierre

4:00 PM

Happy Hour Networking at The Phoodery


Encuentro de Networking en The Phoodery

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • In person
  • Free parking

About this event

Community • Other

Join us for Creating Accessible & Inclusive Housing: How to Create Living Spaces for All, a one-day workshop dedicated to advancing both physical accessibility and social inclusion in housing.

This event will bring together individuals with lived experience, housing professionals, and community advocates to share practical tools and strategies for addressing the growing demand for housing that works for everyone.

Through a keynote presentation, two focused panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will:

  • Explore universal design principles, accessibility standards, and retrofit strategies that support aging populations and people with disabilities.
  • Learn about inclusive housing practices that address cultural, linguistic, and social barriers to housing access.
  • Connect with experts, service providers, and peers committed to advancing equity in housing.

This workshop is designed for individuals with lived experience, developers, contractors, local government officials, planners, case managers, housing navigators, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups working toward disability rights, aging, and housing equity. Whether you are designing, building, advocating, or navigating housing systems, this workshop will leave you better prepared to advance accessible and inclusive housing solutions in your community.


KEY NOTE SPEAKER

Dee Anne Everson, United Way


ACCESSIBLE HOUSING PANEL

Moderator: Sadie Wade, Jackson Care Connect

Panelists:

Stephanie Hooper — AGE+

Connie Saldaña — RVCOG

Casey Moore — Oregon Spinal Cord Injury

Christopher Brown — Arkitek

Amber Myre — Living Opportunities


INCLUSIVE HOUSING PANEL

Moderator: Riah Safady, Jackson Care Connect

Jocksana Corona — Coalicion Fortaleza

Jamie Gatewood — Fair Housing Council Oregon

Sam Engel — Rogue Retreat

Matt Northrop — Maslow

Talia Trout — Resolve


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Únete a Creando Viviendas Accesibles e Inclusivas: Cómo crear espacios habitables para todas las personas, un taller de un día dedicado a promover tanto la accesibilidad física como la inclusión social en la vivienda.

Este evento reunirá a personas con experiencia vivida, profesionales de la vivienda y defensores comunitarios para compartir herramientas y estrategias prácticas que respondan a la creciente necesidad de viviendas que funcionen para todos.

A través de una conferencia magistral, dos paneles de discusión y oportunidades de vinculación, los participantes podrán:

  • Explorar principios de diseño universal, normas de accesibilidad y estrategias de adaptación que apoyen a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidad.
  • Conocer prácticas de vivienda inclusiva que aborden barreras culturales, lingüísticas y sociales en el acceso a la vivienda.
  • Conectar con expertos, proveedores de servicios y colegas comprometidos con impulsar la equidad en la vivienda.

Este taller está dirigido a personas con experiencia vivida, desarrolladores, contratistas, funcionarios y planificadores de gobierno local, gestores de casos, orientadores de vivienda, organizaciones comunitarias y grupos de defensa que trabajan en los derechos de las personas con discapacidad, el envejecimiento y la equidad en la vivienda. Ya sea que diseñes, construyas, defiendas o gestiones sistemas de vivienda, este taller te preparará mejor para avanzar en soluciones de vivienda accesibles e inclusivas en tu comunidad.


CONFERENCISTA PRINCIPAL
Dee Anne Everson, United Way


PANEL DE VIVIENDA ACCESIBLE
Moderadora: Sadie Wade, Jackson Care Connect
Panelistas:
Stephanie Hooper — AGE+
Connie Saldaña — RVCOG
Casey Moore — Oregon Spinal Cord Injury
Christopher Brown — Arkitek
Amber Myre — Living Opportunities


PANEL DE VIVIENDA INCLUSIVA
Moderadora: Riah Safady, Jackson Care Connect
Panelistas:

Jocksana Corona — Coalición Fortaleza
Jamie Gatewood — Fair Housing Council Oregon
Sam Engel — Rogue Retreat
Matt Northrop — Maslow
Talia Trout — Resolve

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Nov 21 · 11:30 AM PST