People With Disabilities Are Losing Homes and Caregivers

By: Jane McClure

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 576

Last Updated: 3 months ago


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Housing for Minnesotans with disabilities has long been a pressing need. Demand for accessible housing exceeds supply. The Minnesota Housing Partnership cites a shortage of approximately 97,500 homes that are both affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. That demographic includes many disabled people. One longstanding goal of the disability rights movement is for disabled people to …

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