MaxHousing

05/31/2026

⭐️OPEN HOUSE⭐️

Our Accessibility First Demonstration Unit Open House is a hands-on opportunity to explore ways to make housing safer and more accessible.

Thursdays | 4–6 PM
June 11
July 16
August 13

MaxHousing wants people to see for themselves how low-cost and easy-to-implement ideas can make everyday living easier, safer, and more supportive of aging in place.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 216-231-7221

Location: 1725 E 115th St (Cotman Vistas) Cleveland OH 44106. Coming from Euclid, we are the first driveway on the right. Parking is available in the back lot. After you park, come to the main entryway and follow the signs.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our former Executive Vice President Beth Glas on this well deserved recognition of her leadership.

We are so excited to announce that Beth Glas, LEAP’s Executive Director, has been recognized as a Cleveland 230 honoree “Coalition Builder.” It is so well deserved!

The Cleveland 230 celebrates the individuals whose leadership, impact, and contributions have helped shape Cleveland’s story and continue moving our city forward. This is part of One Cleveland, the Cleveland Public Library’s citywide civic pride campaign.

To read Beth’s profile and see other honorees, click this link: https://cpl.org/onecle/230/beth-glas/

To watch a video featuring the Coalition Builders, click this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hw_XyQgczE

To learn more about One Cleveland, click this link: https://cpl.org/onecle/

05/20/2026

Debbie has lived at MaxHousing’s Meadow Vistas in Avon Lake for six years. Sitting in her cozy, apartment decorated with wolf collectibles and Cleveland Guardians memorabilia, she described the everyday things that make accessible housing meaningful to her. “Everything is at a level where I can reach,” she explained. “I can stand up, hold onto my chair, and get what I need out of the cupboard.”

Debbie spent years relying on others for basic daily life. She had to wait a while for an accessible unit to open, but when she finally moved in, it changed everything. “I feel more independent and more free,” she said. “I can come and go, don’t have to answer to nobody.”

One of Debbie’s favorite things about living at MaxHousing is spending time outside in the community garden boxes during the spring and summer. She grows tomatoes, beans, peppers, and melons, and enjoys sharing vegetables with family members and neighbors. She also appreciates the quieter atmosphere of the building, visiting with neighbors, and watching baseball with a friend across the hall.

Debbie spoke very positively about the maintenance team and wanted Jessie included in her spotlight story. “Especially Jessie,” she said. “She’s just a cool person and nice to have around.” Debbie appreciates the way Jessie helps residents, keeps the building in top shape, and “does more than what’s expected.” For Debbie, accessible housing is about having a home where she can move through her day more comfortably, maintain her routines, enjoy her hobbies, and live with greater independence.

05/14/2026

Keep up the great Advocacy work AAPD! MaxHousing supports you!

Today kicks off our 3rd annual Disability Power on the Hill! Disability Power on the Hill is a time when disability advocates from around the country gather together on Capitol Hill to discuss important issues facing disabled Americans with their representatives in Congress. These issues include fully funding IDEA and increasing the asset limit for people who receive SSI. It’s one of our most ambitious events of the year, and we’re so excited to give a platform to so many amazing activists.

ID: An outline of the US Capitol. AAPD. The words Disability Power on the Hill framed by the colors of the disability pride flag. Beneath that, the words "Disabled, Powerful, Proud. Third Annual Disability Power on The Hill"

05/13/2026

It’s encouraging to see more conversations happening around accessibility and outdoor inclusion in Northeast Ohio.

The new all-terrain wheelchair lending program through the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a big part of that conversation.

Accessible communities should not stop at housing. Accessibility matters everywhere, including parks, trails, recreation, and the simple joy of being outdoors.

Learn more about the GRIT Freedom Chair and how its helping to make the CVNP more accessible in the article below:

05/07/2026

Sheffield Vistas is turning 30!

For 3 decades, this quiet community in Sheffield Township has made a big impact. Built by MaxHousing in 1996, Sheffield Vistas sits in a wooded neighborhood on Lincoln blvd. with the purpose of providing fully accessible housing for people with mobility disabilities.

The community includes two one-story buildings with 12 units each. Every apartment is fully accessible and includes features like wide doorways, roll-in showers, and usable kitchens with lower cabinets and counters.

The property is on a wooded lot, where residents often see deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife right outside their windows. At the same time, everyday needs are close by, with a shopping center next door and several parks nearby.

Over the years, Sheffield Vistas has made independent living possible for many people who may not have otherwise found housing that truly meets their needs.

If you are interested in applying for Sheffield Vistas or any of our other apartment communities, please go to our website at www.maxhousing.org.

05/03/2026

Accessibility Tip: Lever door handles.

Independence can mean a lot of things, but for many people, being able to come and go as you please is at the top of the list. Imagine not being able to enter or leave your home when you need to, simply because of an inaccessible doorknob.

Lever door handles are a simple, low-cost alternative to traditional k***s that require grip strength or twisting. They are easier to use for people with limited mobility or arthritis.

They also make everyday tasks easier for everyone. Think about opening a door while carrying groceries or holding a child.

Features like lever handles are often thought of as “accessibility features,” but they actually improve usability for everyone.

If you want to see more accessibility features in action and how they can be used in your home or a loved one's home, we invite you to visit our Accessibility First Demonstration Unit. Call 216-231-7221 or email: [email protected] to learn more.

04/22/2026

This is Sid, a tenant at Meadow Vistas. We spent some time talking with him about his story.

What stood out most was the independence his accessible housing has given him, the ability to be able to do what he wants, when he wants, how he wants.

His full story, along with updates on the Housing Connector and our Demonstration Unit, is in our Spring newsletter.

You can read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/c1a66ace7050/maxhousing-housingconnector

Not subscribed? You can sign up on our website to stay up to date.

04/12/2026

April is Fair Housing Month, and it is something more people should be paying attention to.

This month marks the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968 just days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. It was legislation he had been advocating for, meant to address discrimination in one of its most visible forms, housing. It remains one of the most important civil rights laws we have.

At its core, fair housing means your access to housing should not be limited by discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, familial status, or disability.
For people with mobility disabilities, this is not abstract. It shows up in daily life.

The law provides important rights. People have the right to accessible housing. They have the right to request reasonable accommodations (changes to policies). They have the right to request reasonable modifications, like adding grab bars or ramps. They have the right to use and enjoy their home.

But we also know the reality. There is still not enough accessible housing. People continue to face barriers. Disability discrimination remains one of the most common fair housing issues.

Fair Housing Month is a reminder that there is still a lot of work to do. It is also an opportunity to learn more and get involved.

If you are interested in learning more about disability justice, MaxHousing has put together a reading list to help expand your understanding.

04/09/2026

We built this Demonstration Unit to answer a simple question:
How can we show the community what truly accessible housing looks like in real life?

We wanted to have a space we could invite people to move through, touch, and try out products and designs that they might want for their own home.

This Demonstration Unit is part of MaxHousing’s Accessibility First program. It’s designed to show how thoughtful design can support independence, safety, and dignity for seniors and people with mobility disabilities. Honestly, it make life easier for everyone.

In this video, you can see some of the features in action, including:


• A fully accessible kitchen layout designed for real use
• A stovetop with front controls and bump dots for tactile navigation
• Touch faucets that reduce strain and improve ease of use
• Task lighting that makes everyday activities safer and more manageable
• Pull-out cutting surfaces that create flexible, usable workspace
• Pull-down shelving that brings storage within reach
• A barrier-free shower with grab bars for safety and independence



None of these features are complicated, and many of them are quite affordable. Small changes in design can change how independent someone feels in their home.

Right now, accessible housing is still incredibly limited. But it doesn’t have to be. Learning from the Demonstration Unit can help shift the conversation from “minimum requirements” to what is actually possible.

Take a look through the video. This is what accessibility can look like when we design with ALL people in mind from the start.

If you or your organization would like to tour our Demonstration Unit, email us at [email protected]

Accessibility lives here.

Check out this Video designed by MaxHousing.