ENDORSEMENTS

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The following organizations are strong believers in accessible and affordable home ownership for people with disabilities:

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The Center for Independent Living (Berkeley)

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“It is difficult to put into words how important home ownership is. Owning a home gives one stability, pride, and financial security in an asset that will increase in value over time -- a rarity in this age of disposable products.  And for people with disabilities, home ownership is even more critical.  They can modify the home to suit their access needs, and not be forced to find elusive accessible and affordable housing when their landlord decides to raise the rent or sell the property in which they reside.  Of course, some individuals with disabilities need to take advantage of affordable home ownership options.

 

 

For all of the reasons noted above, Stephen Beard's work as a realtor is indispensable.  As a person with a disability himself, Stephen understands the unique access needs of homebuyers with disabilities. And because he knows the affordable home ownership options that exist in the Bay Area, many more people can achieve the dream of home ownership.  We are indeed fortunate to have Stephen working for our community!"

Jan Garrett
Executive Director
Center for Independent Living (CIL)
2539 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel. (510) 841-4776, x 119 (V) / (510) 848-3101 (TTY)
Fax (510) 841-6168

 

 

United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate 

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“United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate is grateful to have Stephen Beard's expertise in accessible home ownership available to people with disabilities in the Bay Area.  Not only does Stephen have knowledge of real estate and accessibility, his work serves  as an extension of the mission critical services conducted by the local disability community.  He is willing to share his rare and unique perspective as a business professional willing to contribute time and resources to help others achieve their dreams of home ownership.“

 

 Mary Jo Bernardo, Executive Director
United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate
1970 Broadway, #115, Oakland, CA  94612
Tel. 510 832-7430
mjbernardo@ucpgg.org

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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“The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a proud supporter of the work that Stephen Beard is doing in the community to help people find accessible homes.  We refer families to him regularly.“

 

 Shauna Wilkie, MS Program Director, Client Support
National MS Society 
150 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA  94612
Tel. 510 268 0572 x123
Fax 510 268 0575
shauna.wilkie@can.nmss.org