Fatimah Aure, Author at Shelterforce

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Fatimah Aure is director of field and capacity building at The Kelsey, a San Francisco-based nonprofit co-developer of accessible, affordable, inclusive multifamily housing for people with and without disabilities.

A large open space with a staircase that has multicolored balusters. At left is a large mural of people with different skin tones and in front of it is a person holding a small child. Dual handrails on staircase ensure adult and child can safely use stairs by holding height appropriate handrails. There’s another small child, this one on crutches, and a woman in white is crouching beside him. There’s a man on the landing of the staircase and a small girl climbing the steps. Behind her is a woman carrying a bag or briefcase and drinking from a cup.

Cross-Disability Design Makes Housing Better for Everyone

Not Just Ramps—Disability and Housing Justice Fatimah Aure and Caroline Bas - June 13, 2023

Affordable housing projects should incorporate a range of accessibility features, going above and beyond code requirements.