MaxHousing

10/23/2026

We’re hiring a Maintenance Technician! As a staff member, I can personally say that MaxHousing is a great place to work: supportive leadership, a fun, caring, diverse (and hilarious) team, and a strong and stable organization that lives its mission every day. Our properties are well maintained, and the work helps people live affordably and independently in homes.

If you know someone who takes pride in their work and would appreciate a workplace like this, please share!

Details and application: maxhousing.org/careers

10/19/2026

People with disabilities are NOT INVISIBLE. But the CDC is trying to change the way they collect data to make it look like WE DONT EXIST on paper. We need your help to SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT before the DEADLINE AT 11:59PM TOMORROW 10/20/26.

Accessible housing helps people with disabilities live independently, we NEED disability data that reflects the full range of people’s needs to advocate for that housing and the supports that make it possible. Leaving people out of the data makes those needs easier to overlook.

People with disabilities deserve to be counted, heard, and included in decisions that affect their lives. Read the shared post for information on submitting a public comment.

The CDC wants to erase disabled people from its data. We have until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 20, 2026, to comment. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to learn more.

10/14/2026

Pine Tree Vistas Tenant Spotlight: Meet James!

For James, finding an accessible apartment wasn't easy. After years of living with a mobility disability, he knew exactly what he needed in a home. Unfortunately, finding one that actually met those needs was another story.

As James explained, putting grab bars in a bathroom doesn't automatically make it accessible. Accessibility is about so much more.

It's having enough room to maneuver an electric wheelchair around countertops and appliances. It's being able to turn around in the bathroom instead of backing out. It's having a kitchen you can actually use and a roll-in shower that doesn't require maneuvering over the side of a bathtub.

James has lived at MaxHousing's Pine Tree Vistas in Parma since 2022. After initially moving into a one-bedroom apartment, he transferred to a two-bedroom unit that better accommodates his mobility equipment and gives his family room to spend time together.

And family time is a big deal in James's home!

An avid gamer, James loves playing RPG video games and watching anime with his teenage sons. Their living room is set up with multiple televisions and gaming consoles so they can play together, something James especially treasures.

He also appreciates being close to grocery stores, public transportation, and places he can visit with his boys. These everyday conveniences give him more opportunities to get out, spend time with family, and maintain his independence.

James has plenty of ideas about how accessible housing could be improved, too. He believes accessibility should be incorporated into every new apartment, not treated as a feature reserved for a small percentage of homes.

After all, anyone can experience an injury, develop a disability, or need additional support as they age.

James's story is a reminder that accessible housing isn't just about getting through the front door. It's about having the space, freedom, and opportunity to live your life.

At MaxHousing, we're proud to provide homes designed with independence in mind. Thank you James for sharing your experience with us.

💙 Accessibility Lives Here.

10/05/2026

Turning off the stove shouldn’t mean reaching over a boiling pot.

For someone who cooks from a seated position or has limited reach or strength, small design choices can make a big difference. Front controls keep settings within reach, while a smooth cooktop makes it easier to slide cookware onto an adjacent, heat-safe surface instead of lifting it.

Accessibility means being able to make your own dinner AND decide what’s on the menu.

09/23/2026

Ice cream tastes even better with neighbors!🍦We’re hosting ice cream socials at each of our Vistas properties, and this week’s photo comes from Lake Vistas in Mentor-on-the-Lake.

It’s easy to see why tenants love Lake Vistas. There’s a shady outdoor patio with picnic tables, grills, and accessible planters, which makes it a lovely place to gather on a day like this. The apartments are designed for accessible, independent living, and the lake, beach park, and library are all nearby. Most of all, gatherings like this give neighbors time to catch up and enjoy being together.

A big thank you to Stephanie, our Housing Coordinator (far right), for making these socials happen. She helps tenants with move-ins, waiting lists, recertifications, and all sorts of administrative needs. Despite also being the person who collects the rent, our tenants love her! 😊

Fun fact: Stephanie knows all 148 Vistas tenants by name, and often knows their apartment numbers, too. That says a lot about the relationships she’s built. We’re grateful for the care she brings to our communities and for everyone who joined us at Lake Vistas.

09/17/2026

MaxHousing is proud to support our friends and partners at LEAP Cleveland as they host the 5th Annual March for Access, a rally for meaningful access to voting and full community inclusion for people with disabilities.

Here's what you need to know:

Schedule of Events:

📅 When: Saturday, September 19
📍 Where: Market Square Park, Cleveland
🎨 10:00 a.m. — Poster making
📣 10:30 a.m. — Rally and march
🤝 11:30 a.m. — Community resource tables

Join disability advocates, community members, and partner organizations as we march together for access, inclusion, and disability rights.

For access or parking information, contact LEAP at [email protected] or 216-696-2716.

09/16/2026

Accessible housing starts with listening.

We were glad to welcome Cleveland City Councilman Austin Davis to MaxHousing’s Accessibility First Demonstration Unit at Cotman Vistas!

We had a productive conversation about the barriers people with mobility disabilities face when trying to find housing that is not only affordable, but actually safe and usable for them. We explored ways that MaxHousing and the City of Cleveland may be able to work together to improve access to accessible housing.

We appreciated Councilman Davis taking the time to visit, ask questions, listen to what we’re learning from people searching for accessible housing, and share his perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the City.

Thank you, Councilman Davis, for making the trip and spending time with us. We look forward to continuing the conversation!

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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