by Kiara James | Dec 11, 2024 | Inclusion, Advocacy
At New Directions, Max Monahan Director of Home Repair Program is committed to addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in our community. One of the ways New Direction does this is through their home repair program, designed to help residents maintain their...
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 | Nov 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Disability Awareness, Inclusion, Motivation, Positive Mindset, Wheelchair Life
Breezy’s Closet is now accepting winter item donations! With the cold months ahead of us, we’re doing all that we can to help provide for those in need through the winter season. This year, we’re in particular need of some specific items. Our clients are in...
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...
