by Kiara James | Dec 11, 2024 | Advocacy, Accessibility
Tony Curtis If you’re looking to dive deeper into Louisville’s housing landscape, the Louisville Housing Needs Assessment is a crucial resource. Available on both the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Louisville Metro Government Office of Housing...
by Kiara James | Dec 11, 2024 | Accessibility, Advocacy, Disability Awareness, Inclusion
Finding accessible housing can be a daunting task, as Michelle experienced firsthand. Although she now owns her home, her journey to find a suitable rental with basic accessibility was filled with frustration. Michelle often encountered landlords who, despite legal...
by Kiara James | Dec 10, 2024 | Advocacy, Accessibility, Disability Awareness, Inclusion
April is Fair Housing Month! To celebrate, the Metro Housing Coalition and *Pushing Forward* hosted an insightful in-person event, highlighting the progress in expanding housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The event featured two engaging panel...
by Conner Mackowiak | Dec 20, 2023 | Accessibility, Advocacy, Motivation, Positive Mindset, Wheelchair Life
We could not be more excited to announce the completion of our newest ramp, constructed in Louisville, KY through collaboration with the Craig Neilsen Foundation, the Kentucky Colonels, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the Louisville Office for Safe and...
by Conner Mackowiak | Dec 13, 2023 | Accessibility, Disability Awareness, Motivation, Positive Mindset, Spinal Cord Injury
After someone has suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury, they often need to uproot their lives and move from their current home to a home that is wheelchair-friendly, or a home that is nearby loved ones. Moving isn’t cheap, and a move can certainly be made more...
by Conner Mackowiak | Nov 22, 2023 | Accessibility, Advocacy, Disability Awareness, Inclusion, Motivation, Positive Mindset, Spinal Cord Injury, Wheelchair Life
Did you know? You can learn how to do a variety of activities after a spinal cord injury – including rock climbing – in spite of your injury? That’s right! Thanks to our partners at Catalyst Sports, people in Louisville like our Pushing Forward clients...
