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Award Winning Accessibility Specialist and Popular Podcast Host, Stephen Beard, Talks About Accessibility in Real Estate

  1. Award Winning Accessibility Specialist and Popular Podcast Host, Stephen Beard, Talks About Accessibility in Real Estate Janet Engel 45:42

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Stephen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in the
San Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast about
Accessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters.

The show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate about
inclusion and improving housing accessibility.

In 2023, he was named the 2023 Fair Housing Champion by the California Association of Realtors.

Stephen serves on the Board of Directors of East Bay Innovations, a non-profit
dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supported
housing and Employment opportunities.

He is also a member of the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.

Stephen’s professional experience includes real Estate sales, journalism, software
product marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor’s
degrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was born
in Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.

When Stephen and his wife aren’t out on the town enjoying live theatre
(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,
Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space in
exchange for food and constant attention.phen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in the

San Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast about
Accessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters. The
show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate about
inclusion and improving housing accessibility. In 2023, he was named the 2023

Fair Housing Champion by the California Association of Realtors.
Stephen serves on the Board of Directors of East Bay Innovations, a non-profit
dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supported
housing and employment opportunities. He is also a member of the Alameda

County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.
Stephen’s professional experience includes real estate sales, journalism, software
product marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor’s
degrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was born
in Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.

When Stephen and his wife aren’t out on the town enjoying live theatre
(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,
Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space in
exchange for food and constant attention.

Contact Stephen: https://www.beardrealtyteam.com/contactus/

Support the show

website: https://homedesignsforlife.com/

Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

Janet Engel Occupational Therapist

As VP of Clinical Strategy and Engagement at DwellSafe, I leverage AI and clinical expertise to revolutionize home safety for aging in place. I'm an expert in Aging In Place and Universal Design, helping businesses connect with the Baby Boomer market. I host a top-ranking podcast "Home Designs for Life," offering insights on aging in place and innovative home safety solutions. My mission is to empower independent living through technology and strategic partnerships, pushing the boundaries of home health solutions.

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