Cuyahoga County Visitability Summit: Accessible Housing that Welcomes All Thursday, October 30, 2014 12 noon—4:00 pm Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Center 3450 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 This free program will explore aspects of the visitability movement with a panel of regional and statewide experts who will address the need and affordability of visitable… Continue Reading
Category Archives: MAHO News
Seeking photographers and illustrators
We are seeking to obtain paid services of a professional illustrator and professional photographer for materials we are developing on home accessibility. MAHO has selected several accessibility features of which we need detailed illustrations and photographs. In addition to individual features, we need illustrations and images of rooms and home exteriors. Submissions are due by November 4. Download… Continue Reading
Call for nominations!
Stephen P. Hansler has served as the Executive Director of Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio (MAHO) since its inception. Under his leadership, we have provided fully accessible housing to hundreds of people with mobility disabilities. We have also taught the necessity for and principles of accessible housing to government officials, housing professionals, consumers, and case… Continue Reading
Open position: Live-in manager at Pine Tree Vistas
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. The primary job responsibilities of the Live-in Manager at Pine Tree Vistas include cleaning and maintenance of the property and apartments. This is a full-time, live-in position with full benefits and free two-bedroom apartment, plus salary. To apply, e-mail resume to mahofohio@gmail.com. Download complete job posting.
In Memoriam
Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio mourns the passing of Kathy Cotman, longtime Board member and disability advocate. Kathy was instrumental in MAHO’s founding and its continued success over the years. Our Cotman Vistas community is named after Kathy and her family, in honor of their values and commitment to independent living. You can read more about Kathy and why… Continue Reading
MAHO receives Excellence in Service Provision Award!
The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging presented its 2014 Independent Living Awards at its Annual Luncheon and Lecture on April 29. These awards honor local organizations, corporations, and individuals for their work in and commitment to supporting seniors and people with disabilities so that they may live independently. MAHO was the organization recipient of the… Continue Reading
Cotman Vistas featured in Properties magazine
Cotman Vistas is featured in the May 2014 Properties magazine article, “Accessibility Assured: Cotman Vistas provides affordable housing for residents with physical mobility disabilities.” Click here to read the article and see beautiful pictures of our newest property.
Meet Board member Fred Cortright
Fred Cortright recently joined the MAHO Board. Fred has extensive experience in education, marketing and sustainable home construction. He founded Bluefin Publishing Services in 1985. Bluefin Publishing Services created and implemented communications programs for nonprofit and for-profit organizations and was at the forefront of electronic marketing. When Fred and his wife moved to the Greater… Continue Reading
Cotman Vistas Receives LEED Certification
Cotman Vistas, built by Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio and Testa Builders, Inc. was awarded LEED Silver certification by U.S. Green Building Council on January 31, 2014. The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit membership organization whose vision is a sustainable built environment within a generation. Visit www.usgbc.org for more information. LEED is a rating system that measures… Continue Reading
Thank you!
We are happy to announce that the Cotman Vistas Appreciation Wall and Plaques have been completed, recognizing the generous support of the donors, foundations, and corporations who contributed to the Capital Campaign. Our $500,000 Capital Campaign provided additional accessibility and green building upgrades; many of these features are described here. We also recognize the support given by our… Continue Reading
