Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit Scholarship Form

Thank you for your interest in attending the 2026 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit on December 2nd, 2026!

We are committed to making this summit accessible and inclusive. Please review the details below and complete the application in the format that works best for you.

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 25th, 2026

Eligibility & Directions

You can apply for this scholarship if you meet the following criteria. Please note: You do NOT have to meet all criteria to apply.

The cost of travel, lodging, or a ticket would otherwise prevent you from attending the Summit.
You have lived experience with disability, housing insecurity, or both.
You are actively working or volunteering to create disability-forward housing.

What does "Disability-Forward" mean?
Disability-forward housing is affordable, accessible, inclusive, and integrated, where disabled and non-disabled residents live and thrive.

This application includes questions about the type of scholarship you are applying for, your contact details and three short questions regarding your financial need, personal experience, and work/volunteering experience.

You can submit your answers in the way that works best for you:

Written Response: Fill out the form below. Please aim for 2 to 4 sentences for Question 3.
Video or Audio Recording: You can record yourself speaking your answers to these questions and email the file to katie@thekelsey.org or text Katie at (415) 408-6046.
Live Interview: You can schedule a short phone call or Zoom interview with Katie to share your answers verbally or using a relay service. Schedule by emailing katie@thekelsey.org or by calling/texting Katie at (415) 408-6046.

What is your name?

Please provide your preferred contact information to be notified about your scholarship decision (for example: your phone number, email address, or relay service info).

What type of scholarship are you applying for? Select all that apply.

Without this scholarship, would the cost of travel, lodging, or a ticket prevent you from attending the Summit?

Do you have personal (lived) experience with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

What are you currently doing to help create disability-forward housing? Please aim for a 2–4 sentences answer. "Disability-Forward" is defined as housing that is affordable, accessible, inclusive, and integrated, where disabled and non-disabled residents live and thrive. Examples to help you answer: Tell us about your current volunteer work, community projects, or job. What is your role, and how does it create or strive to create disability-forward housing?

Anything else you would like us to know? Please let us know if we can provide additional accommodations to ensure your participation in the scholarship application.

2026 Disability-Forward Housing Futures Summit Scholarship Form