MaxHousing

09/04/2026

Accessible housing, healthcare, transportation and the right to live independently are all shaped by elections and important legislation decisions impacting those rights are already happening... without the voices of people with disabilities. For people with mobility disabilities, voting is especially important right now. Register, verify your registration and use your voting power. Accessible voting is available including early voting with online ASL, vote-by-mail, curbside voting, ADA ballot-marking machines, and more. Nothing about us without us!

08/29/2026

🎉 A perfect 100 at Cotman Vistas! 🎉

MaxHousing has something pretty incredible to celebrate! Cotman Vistas recently received a perfect score of 100 on its HUD REAC inspection.

To put that into perspective, our inspector shared that he has been conducting these inspections since 2006, and in 20 years, he has only given a score of 100 17 times!

That kind of result doesn’t happen by accident. It reflects the care, pride, attention to detail, and hard work our Facilities team puts into our properties every single day.

A huge shoutout to Moises, Aaron, Darryl, Matt, Jessie and Barb for the work you do to keep our properties safe, welcoming, and in top shape for the people who call them home. 👏

We’re incredibly lucky to have this crew and a perfect 100 is a pretty great reason to celebrate them!

📸 Our team enjoying some well-earned time together at our annual staff outing.

08/25/2026

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08/13/2026

🏠 Join us TONIGHT from 4–6 PM!

Tour MaxHousing’s Accessibility First Demonstration Unit and discover low-cost, practical ideas that can make a home safer, more accessible and easier to navigate.

We’re also hosting an informal Board Recruitment Information Session for community members interested in helping expand accessible housing opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio. Come learn about our mission, meet members of our team and explore what board service with MaxHousing could look like.

📍 1725 E. 115th St., Cleveland, OH 44106
🕓 Tonight, August 13 | 4–6 PM
✅ Free and open to the public
✅ No registration required

Whether you’re interested in accessible design, supporting someone who is aging in place, planning a renovation or considering board service, we’d love to welcome you!

Parking is available in the back lot. Enter from Euclid Avenue—we are the first driveway on the right—and follow the signs to the main entrance.

Accessibility lives here.

08/07/2026

Board Member Spotlight: LaToya Blake

LaToya Blake brings more than 13 years of public service experience with Cuyahoga County’s Department of Senior and Adult Services to the MaxHousing board.

She joined MaxHousing after seeing firsthand how safe, stable housing can change a person’s life. For LaToya, board service is “less about authority and more about responsibility and partnership.”

Latoya's idea of a perfect summer Saturday is having a slow start, listening to music or a reading a good book, and just relaxing with nowhere to rush off to.

Inspired to serve? Join us at one of our board recruitment events (linked here) https://www.facebook.com/share/1F7WAz41Me/ this month to meet our team, learn about MaxHousing, and explore how your experience could help advance accessible housing in Cuyahoga County.

Thank you, LaToya, for your leadership and commitment to our mission!

07/29/2026

STEVE HANSLER ANNOUNCES HIS PLANNED RETIREMENT IN 2027 AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP

The MaxHousing Board of Directors announced today that Steve Hansler, the organization's first and only President, will retire in early Spring 2027 after more than 40 years of leadership.

"Steve's leadership has positioned MaxHousing for continued success," said Board Chair Jordan Batch. "His vision, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to accessibility and independence have strengthened the organization and expanded its impact throughout our community. We look forward to building on the strong foundation he has created."

As part of a thoughtful succession planning process, the board will soon launch a comprehensive executive search. MaxHousing remains financially strong, mission-focused, and fully committed to expanding accessibility, independence, and housing opportunities for people with mobility disabilities.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.maxhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/Final-Press-Release-SPH-planned-retirement-7_28_26-1.pdf

07/22/2026

It's been 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law! It's worth celebrating how much has changed, disability rights advocate Stephanie Thomas points out, but we must also remember how much work remains.

The ADA opened new doors, but it didn't automatically create accessible housing, inclusive communities, or equal opportunity. Those things still require advocacy, innovation, and people willing to keep pushing forward.

At MaxHousing, we're reminded every day that accessibility isn't just about compliance with building standards, it's about creating independence, dignity and equal access for all people.

The ADA gave us an incredible tool, but it's not enough. We must ensure that EVERYONE has the opportunity to choose where and how they live.

“There were no community services. If your family couldn’t help you, and you didn’t have extraordinary friends, you couldn’t make it — if you needed help getting out of bed, or eating, or bathing…

07/14/2026

Join MaxHousing at Two Community Events This Week!

We're looking forward to spending some time in the community at two great events this week! We'd love to see you there!

Wade Oval Wednesday: Disability Pride Night
Wednesday, July 15, 5:30–8:30 PM

This free, family-friendly community event features live music, local organizations, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with others while recognizing the contributions and experiences of people with disabilities.

Come visit MaxHousing’s booth where we will be sharing information about our programs, sharing accessible housing design ideas with the community, and demonstrating accessible housing features.



Accessibility First Demonstration Unit Open House
Thursday, July 16, 4:00–6:00 PM
📍1725 E. 115th Street, Cleveland

The Accessibility First Demonstration Unit open house is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Over one thousand people have visited this unit to see how low-cost, easy-to-implement ideas can make a home safer and more accessible. Many come looking for ideas for a parent or grandparent aging in place. Others come to see what accessible design looks like before they build or renovate.

When you arrive, come from Euclid Ave. We are the first driveway on the right. Parking is in the back lot. Follow the signs to the main entryway.

| Call 216-231-7221 for more information |

06/28/2026

Earlier this month, MaxHousing had the honor of presenting the 2026 Stephen P. Hansler Award to Beth Glas, a truly deserving recipient. Established in 2014 the award recognizes those who share the vision and values of MaxHousing and its longtime President Steve Hansler.

Beth joined MaxHousing in 2007 and ultimately served as Executive Vice President until 2023. Her impact on the organization cannot be overstated. From helping make Cotman Vistas a reality to leading the Anderson Center program for 9 years, Beth made sure that the work of MaxHousing always remained centered on the people with disabilities that we serve and helped shape MaxHousing's reputation for listening, creativity, and advocacy.

Two tenants joined in presenting the award to her. Derrick Moss, a resident for nearly 40 years, spoke about the profound impact Beth had on his life and the lives of many other residents of the Vistas Apartments. Antoine Robinson shared about how much Beth truly cares about people with disabilities and her commitment to making sure their voices are heard in the community. Their stories were a reminder that accessibility is not about features or checklists. It's about people.

In accepting the award, Beth reflected on the power of stories. That accessibility becomes real when we understand how something as simple as doing laundry independently, can transform a person's world. She reminded us that the best advocacy begins with listening.

Today Beth continues this work as Executive Director of LEAP (Linking Employment, Abilities, and Potential), where she is carrying that same compassion and wisdom, into a larger sphere.

In presenting the Award to Beth, MaxHousing President Steve Hansler said it best when he remarked that “working with Beth felt like being one of the people who loved a band before everyone else discovered how fantastic they were.” He encouraged others to pay attention to what Beth is doing because she is truly a leader, making a difference for people with disabilities.

We thank Beth Glas for the countless lives she has touched, and for helping people live better, fuller, and more independent lives.

06/16/2026

27 years of Olmstead

This week we honor the landmark Supreme Court decision that affirmed the right of
people with disabilities to live in the communities, not institutions.

Swipe through to learn how Olmstead continues to shape accessible, independent, and inclusive housing at MaxHousing.